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Editorfrom the

The third issue of the Belgravia Residents’ Journal is already upon us. In this height-of-the-summer edition we hope to have brought you both

Olympic and non-Olympic news in good measure.

We’ve been raiding the history books for our opening story (page 6) in which we look at Grosvenor Crescent’s previous existence as a bloodstock

auctioneer where Europeans would flock to purchase superior horses. We chart its metamorphosis into residential territory and take a look at spectacular

recent restorations to its interiors.

The cosy confines of our homes (or preferably our gardens) might be where we end up spending a large proportion of our time this month, in an effort to

dodge Olympic crowds which will be buzzing around Hype Park for several events. Wise up on pages 12 and 26 with our Olympics preview and Planning

& Development pages, respectively.

Life outside the five hoops does exist this August; consider a trip to Heston Blumenthal’s restaurant, Dinner (page 19) or a little art education in Belgravia

and beyond (page 14). Alternatively, settle down with your Journal and a glass of something chilled and get lost in Chopin’s Belgravian days (page 24).

Photography: Nicholas DwanImage courtesy of The Belgravia Residents’ Association

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Chopin wasn’t one for a British winter. ‘One day longer here,’ he wrote one November ‘and I won’t just die I’ll go mad.’

Hopefully we’ve got a few more months of maturing sunshine to relish. Enjoy your August, whether you’re in Belgravia or holidaying elsewhere. We greatly

look forward to seeing you in September.

A healthy appetite for Belgravian menAccording to a recent study by The

Bureau of Investigative Journalism,

Belgravia is in the top ten healthiest

areas of London to live for males. The

overall picture painted by the study of

men’s health in the capital, however,

is fairly bleak. It reveals that there is

often a difference of up to seventeen

years in the life-expectancy of men

living in different areas of London.

Factors such as diet, lack

of exercise, smoking, drinking

and suicide (all of which are more

prevalent in areas of deprivation)

contribute to the early onset of heart

disease and cancer amongst young

men. Lewisham, Nunhead and

Chatham are amongst the least-

healthy areas for the young male

population in London.

Experts involved in the

study suggest that such extreme

differences in life expectancy are

often due to the failure of the NHS

to launch health campaigns targeted

specifically at men.

Doctors Parry and O’Brien, both GPs at The Belgravia Surgery, told The Belgravia Residents’ Journal what they thought of the study’s findings: ‘We are

interested in the outcome of the study. However, we are aware of many factors determining longevity and that these factors can rapidly change. We therefore

feel it is very important to recruit people early into a healthy lifestyle. Health promotion is part of our core ethos at The Belgravia Surgery.’ Belgravia is clearly the

place to be not only for its village-calm, shopping scene and historic buildings but now also for healthy and happiness purposes too.

Who and what is moving and shaking in Belgravia recently? We keep you up to date

The Notebook

Illustration: Russ Tudor

Since the election of Socialist President

Francois Hollande in May, wealthy buyers in

France looking for property investments have

been forced to set their sights across the

Channel. Local estate agents have noticed

an influx of French interest and money as

Hollande’s policies aim to cull the influence of

the country’s wealthiest residents. Belgravia,

along with other prime residential areas in

the capital, stands out as somewhere worthy

of investment for those looking to put their

savings into something more concretely secure

than what is currently on offer on the continent.

French property buyers in Belgravia en haut

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New hotel a hitOfficially opened in April, the Belgraves hotel

represents owner Thompson’s foray into the

European hospitality market. Already renowned

for its luxury boutique hotels across the Unites

States, Thompson crossed the pond and opened

in what was formerly known as the Sheraton

Belgravia. This towering 1970s building may

be familiar to residents for its incongruous

ugliness in the heart of an area synonymous

with architectural elegance and beauty. Be

wary of judging a book by its cover, however, for

inside the décor and comfort levels are proving

all that you would expect from a luxurious and

upmarket boutique hotel, complete with striking

views over Belgravia and top terrace.

A toast to Anglo-American pub relationsRumour has it that New York-based hedge-fund manager Peter Faulkner has

adopted The Grenadier in Belgravia as his preferred watering hole. Faulkner can

often be found in London these days as he is launching his first European trade.

There has not been much precedent for US hedge-fund managers in Britain until

recent years, when the financial crisis rendered Europe a more attractive addition

to their investments. As for Faulkner’s pub of choice, The Grenadier is small and

traditional, made conspicuous by the patriotic red, white and blue of the outdoor

colour-scheme and the royal-red sentry box that stands nearby. Located down Milton

Mews and on the corner of Old Barrack street, the walls are full of memorabilia that

indicate its military history. With a cosy atmosphere steeped in the past of the area,

it is no wonder that Peter Faulkner regularly calls

in for a slice of Britishness. Words - Bryony Warren

Wish you were there? Belgravia residents who missed out on coveted tickets to the Games

are in luck. The largest outdoor viewing screen in the UK, which will

broadcast live BBC coverage of the sporting action, has been set up

just on our doorsteps, a short stroll away in Hyde Park. The Hyde Park

screenings are free to attend and visitors can book guaranteed-entry

tickets for admission before 2pm (four free tickets per person can be

booked in advance for guaranteed entry, although a transaction fee of

£3.50 per booking will apply). As well as enjoying a live music stage,

spectators can put their own sporting prowess to the test and try their

hand at a range of sports.

For those who prefer a more laidback atmosphere, the ‘Summer

in the Square’ series of events taking place in the tranquil Grosvenor

Square in neighbouring Mayfair promises family-friendly fun, with

music and theatre performances, croquet, table tennis and giant Jenga

and Connect Four games to jolly residents into the Olympic spirit.

‘Summer in the Square’ will take place every day between Thursday

26 July and Sunday 12 August. The site will open to the public at

11am and close between 7pm and 8pm. Visit www.grosvenorlondon.com

for more information. The ‘BT: London Live: Hyde Park’ series takes place

between 28 July and 11 August. Visit www.btlondonlive.com.

the CrescentAlice Tozer looks at the history of Grosvenor Crescent, from its former equestrian existence to today’s interior-design intricacies

Restored faith in

Illustrations: Mai Osawa

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E ntry to Grosvenor Crescent was once

gained going through an arched passage,

and trundling down a sloping drive. The

centrepiece was The Turf, where grooms and

jockeys lodged. This was all part of the self-same

land’s former heyday as old Tattersall’s; a celebrated

auction mart. Belgravia being ever the international

magnet, Europeans would flock to the mart in their

swathes with the task of procuring horses for their

noblemen and gentry back home. In fact Grosvenor

Crescent was formerly the mere entrance to old

Tattersall’s, so extensive was this space; one which

was founded by Richard Tattersall.

Mr Tattersall turned his hand to the venture

upon the death in 1773 of his patron to whom he

was stud groom: the last Duke of Kingston. ‘What

Tattersall’s is now,’

anonymous accounts

from the time read,

‘it seems to have

essentially been from

the very outset – a

place where men

of honour might

congregate without

breathing, or, at all

events, in but a greatly

lessened degree, the

pestilential vapour that

usually (but too often)

surrounds the stable; where men of taste might enjoy

the glimpses afforded of the most beautiful specimens

of an exquisitely beautiful race, without being

perpetually disgusted with the worst of all things – that

of the jockey or horsedealer.’

The horses were kept in an area of Tattersall’s

renowned for its great light and ventilation and a large bust

of George IV stood proud within. Horses were sold to the

public on Mondays. The scene was painted beautifully

by Penny Magazine in 1831, which wrote: ‘great is the

bustle and excitement that prevails throughout Tattersall’s.

A more motley assemblage than the buyers or lookers-on

at such times it would be impossible to find. Noblemen

and ambitious costermongers, bishops and blacklegs,

horse-breeders, grooms, jockeys, mingling promiscuously

with the man of retired and studious habits fond of riding

and breeding the wherewithal to ride; tradesmen about

to set up their little pleasure-chaise or businesscart; and

commercial travellers, whose calling has inoculated them

with a passion for dabbling in horseflesh, and who, in

their inns on the road, talk with great gusto and decision

of all that pertains to Tattersall’s, on the strength of some

occasional half-hour’s experience in the court-yard.’

In about 1864, Tattersall’s upped sticks to

Knightsbridge. It was just before this, in 1860, that

Grosvenor Crescent was erected proper. Without too

much furore, it cut straight across the horse action.

The hands behind the now Grade II-listed architecture

belonged to two key-players in the area; Seth Smith

and the ubiquitous Thomas Cubitt. Smith took to the

north side of the Crescent for his building, whilst Cubitt

crafted his magic on the south. Grosvenor Crescent was

born with the ambition of facilitating communication

with Hyde Park Corner and Hyde Park. The Crescent,

along with Chester Square, was not in Grosvenor Estate’s

original plans for Belgravia, but was suggested later by

developers such as Smith and Cubitt. So, if your home

sits here you have this ambitious pair to thank.

Seth Smith’s grandson, William Howard Seth-

Smith, also became

a prominent

architect two

generations later.

Made a fellow of

the Royal Institute

of British Architects

in 1892, he was

president of the

Society of Architects

and then of the

Architectural

Association. He

also went into

partnership with William Ernest Monro at 46 Lincoln’s Inn

Fields in London. Grandpa Seth Smith himself though

had been a first-generation builder who had quite literally

built up a reputation in Mayfair before the Belgravia

building boom gave rise to his substantial services there.

Fast-forwarding rather considerably takes us to the

most recent face-lift applied to the Crescent. This will go

down in the history books for having a bit of a twist, since the

focus is not the buildings’ outward appearance but their inner

soul. The work specifically concerns numbers three to ten,

which were part of Seth Smith’s remit and which Grosvenor

has now taken into its own hands. This little domino row of

Grade II-listed townhouses has been knocked about to the

end-effect of fifteen apartments, including seven penthouses.

It’s not really surprising that one of most successful

design companies in London was ushered in to do the

inside paintwork - plus some of the most expensive houses

in the same city. Established in 2002, Helen Green Design

deals in interior design, interior architectural design and

bespoke British-made furniture and accessories. On

this project, her team has paid particular homage to the

Regency style found in the cornicing, sash windows and

mantelpieces by way of immaculate restorations.

‘Grosvenor Crescent was formerly where men of taste might enjoy glimpses afforded an exquisitely beautiful race, without being perpetually disgusted with the worst of all things – that of the

jockey or horsedealer’

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The list of finishes is giddying: mother-of-pearl, silver,

rose gold, nickel, lacquered furniture, Murano-styled glass

fittings, harlequin mirroring, honed marbles, alabaster wall

lights and vintage Perspex are some.

The success of Green’s work and the resulting

handful of sales so far, has put a spring in Grosvenor’s

step in terms of developing more luxury residential

schemes of the same calibre. Of course, the historical

weight of the edifices has made them perfect guinea-pigs

for a foray into the world of restoring British heritage

outside-in. This has not led Helen Green to shy away

from the modern

though; her wand is

a contemporary one

first-and-foremost and

one of the apartments

sports a retractable

glass roof to prove it.

Keeping it local,

Helen Green Design

has been collaborating

with L&B on Motcomb Street. The linen specialists have

been adding a touch of finesse to the two-metre beds in

the apartments. Rubelli in Chelsea Harbour has added its

velvets to the regal overtones. The Venetian, family-owned

business famously supplies the luxury collection hotel that

is Gritti Palace on Venice’s Grand Canal. Tissus d’Hélène,

also at Chelsea Harbour, has rolled in the artisanal fabrics

and wallpapers. Its products hail from England, France,

Belgium, Italy and America. This should suit three-

quarters of Belgravia’s quota.

Layered textures abound throughout the

apartments’ decoration, from the curtains to the

upholstery. This is achieved thanks to techniques such as

grosgrain ribboning, silk-teal wallpaper dabbed with gold,

grass-cloth and basket weave, silks, cashmeres and the

nuances of brushed wood shelving.

There’s a uniform style to the Crescent from the

outside: grand, stucco-fronted town houses. But what – if

anything – unites the interiors is something of a mystery. The

Belgravia resident tends to be very private and this is why

Grosvenor has been remaining fairly discrete about its project.

The general public got a look through the keyhole to one

spectacular local interior – that of Seaford House mansion

on Belgrave Square

– via the film Titanic for

which it was used in the

first-class-passenger

accommodation scenes.

Since then, the curious

can observe interior

wow-factors such as

the pure Onyx staircase

at Seaford House only

during perennial Open House Weekends.

The newly-dressed apartments have a 999-year lease

with share of freehold. You can do the maths on the asking

price by using a guideline of £43,000 per square metre. As

property experts have been saying for months, the Belgravia

housing market is totally ripe for the forbidden fruit of

recession house-buying. As Stuart Bailey of Knight Frank

confirms: ‘This is certainly not a time for reckless spending

and we are experiencing a flight to quality from our buyers.’

In fact, properties possessing what these new ones do –

sheer size and unsurpassable quality – aren’t as common

as one might assume, even in Belgravia.

‘The historical weight of the edifices has made them perfect guinea-pigs for restoring British

heritage outside-in’

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Music

We interact with readers about top-notch cultural and community events

Residents’ Culture

The BBC Proms began entirely non-ominously on Friday 13 July with a very

modern fanfare of Mark Anthony Turnage’s Canon Fever, the world premiere

of the piece. A barely-ordered cacophony to the untrained ear, its tumultuous

crashing trumpets and rattling tambourines certainly announced (very loudly) with pride

and ambition, the beginning of the 2012 season. From this contemporary heraldry, there

followed a celebration of all-English composers, conductors and perfomers and suitably

royalist music for this Jubilee year, in the stunning setting of the Royal Albert Hall.

Pieces by Elgar, Delius and Tippett underscored the variety and brilliance of British

composing, whilst the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Chorus were joined by an array

of the nation’s finest vocalists and conductors. The music on this opening night was as

accomplished in technical skill as it was imbued with emotion and passion.

From the melodic waves of Delius’ Sea Drift sung through hundreds of voices

and strings, to the crescendo of Elgar’s rousing Land of Hope and Glory, the evening

wove a spell of collective wonderment, and straightened many a patriotic backbone.

The BBC Proms this year boasts some of classical music’s brightest stars and

most beloved of compositions. Whether a connoisseur lending their ear once again to

some of the best live music on offer in the world, or a tourist wanting to investigate the

spectacle, the Proms is a tradition that deserves to have its voice heard this summer.

See a Prom at the Royal Albert Hall, Cadogan Hall or The Royal College of Music and

write us a 200-word appreciation for possible inculsion on this page.

Email: culture@residentsjournal.co.uk.

Until 8 September; 0845 401 5040

In a city dizzy with Olympic fever, Rebecca Ross rediscovers a time-honoured tradition that is the mainstay of the summer cultural season

For those who love Belgravia The Association is delighted to be contributing to the Journal.

For those who are unfamiliar with us, we were established in

1972; Lord Ezra headed up a group of residents wanting to

tackle the tough legislation matters of their day, specifically

focussing on Leasehold Reform and allowing people to buy the

freeholds of their properties.

We continue to advise on these issues but also work on

a variety of day-to-day activities including traffic, development,

conservation and anything that may affect your daily life in Belgravia.

All planning applications submitted within Belgravia are sent to our

planning sub-committee for comment and many residents and

developers approach us for advice before submitting their own.

Despite the summer rains in June, we all stayed dry in the

lovely marquee (provided by John D Wood) at our garden party. We

listened to the Dixie Ticklers jazz band whilst sampling thin slices

of finest-quality French jambon cru, carved straight from the bone

courtesy of The Market Quarter. Feltons Solicitors provided fabulous

eco-friendly bags and the drinks were supplied by La Bottega and

the Duke of Wellington. There were superb door-prizes donated from

many of the local traders and we thank them all for their generosity.

The only disappointment to an otherwise fantastic evening was that

we were unable to plant our beautiful commemorative rose in the

garden. However, Martin from Grosvenor Landscape and I planted it

after the party and gave it a blessing.

Our first arts and crafts tour , the William Morris and Friends

visit to 7 Hammersmith Terrace, was a great success. Likewise,

the Introductory Tour of Treasures of Waddesdon Manor combined

with wine tasting from Waddesdon’s own sommelier was fabulous.

Our next tour will be the ancestral London home of the late

Princess Diana, Spencer House.

The Spirit of Belgravia photography competition has now

closed and is being judged. Winners will be announced in this

column and the presentation will follow at our AGM in November.

Many thanks to Ayrton Wylie for sponsoring us in 2012.

We always welcome new members. Until next month…

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Updateby Sara Oliver

The Residents’ Association

Royal Albert Hall© BBC

Swifter, Higher, Stronger’ is the translation of

the Olympic motto and it fittingly resonates the

eternal triumph of the summer and winter Games.

Now that we’re in the thick of it, it feels a little surreal

that this year all eyes are beadily on London in her role

as hostess to the epic event.

The event has been anticipated for years and

during thousands of training sessions by so many

prepped athletes, not to mention us mere mortal

inhabitants of this city. The London 2012 organisers have

proved themselves to be more than ready for the arrival

of gastronomic amounts of spectators waiting to watch

one of London’s most compelling affairs to date. There’s

little in the way of the opening ceremony and Friday 27

July marks both the start of the competition and a rather

large and reserved space on our historic calendar, with

Londoners reaping the benefits of regeneration and

redevelopment. Whatever your degree of passion for

the fixture, it’s fair to say the widespread (both enjoyed

and loathed) pandemonium has brought a considerable

amount of favoured attention to our city even thus far,

and – let’s be fair – besides the security-guard kerfuffle,

it all seems to be running rather smoothly.

On a more neighbourly note, Hyde Park will be

hosting the women’s triathlon on Saturday 4 August, the

men’s on Tuesday 7 August, as well as the 10k Marathon

Swim on 9 and 10 August. Fear not the hustle and

bustle of excited crowds, but rather take cover in one of

Belgravia’s restaurants where you can be sure to escape

the energetic swarms, and enjoy life beyond the second

Olympic ‘park’ – and the slightly more vacant seats.

With a tremendous amount of live fixtures to

satisfy your summer, let the doorstep entertainment and

triumphant celebrations commence…

Altius, FortiusSharna Heir brings Belgravia up-to-date with the Olympic schedule, charting not-to-be-missed fixtures and supplying a little insight into our Olympic hopefuls

Citius,

Illustrations: Mai Osawa

Helpful linksUseful Olympic timetables, remaining tickets and travel information:www.visitlondon.com/london2012/www.london2012.com/schedule-and-results/www.tfl.gov.uk/gettingaround/london2012/21677.aspxhttp://media.ticketmaster.com/en-gb/img/sys/tournament/london2012/oly-athletic.pdf

Archery 27 July - 3 August

Athletics 3 - 12 AugustWith chivalrous glances at speed, stamina and strength,

the discipline of athletics encapsulates and engages

a discerning mix of male and female athletes. On an

entertainment and adrenaline level, it is an absolute must-

see with the likes of Usain Bolt (and his record-breaking

times) making a return to the track after an obliterating win

in Beijing. Poised and ready to steal gold with a vengeance

is our very own Mark-Lewis Francis who burst onto the

scene in 2000, winning the World Junior Championships.

He had also been coached by former Olympic champion

Linford Christie. Unlike the Olympic Games we see today,

the only athletes in the Ancient Olympic Games were men,

and the first Games held just one event: a race on foot. So

athletics is clearly a long-standing and bloodthirsty battle as

far as competing goes. But how far it has come...

Badminton 28 July - 5 AugustBasketball 28 July - 5 AugustBoxing 28 July - 12 August Canoe slalom 28 July - 2 AugustCanoe sprint 6 - 11 AugustCycling (BMX) 8 - 10 AugustCycling (mountain bike) 11 - 12 AugustCycling (road) 28 July - 1 August

Track cycling 2 - 7 August Along with athletics, fencing, gymnastics and swimming,

cycling is included in every modern Olympics. Timed down

to a thousandth of a second and driving bikes that lack

brakes, this is a race worth watching and you can see the

men’s and women’s medal events taking place across

the stretch of these seven days. Included in the line-up

is Chris Hoy, our most successful cyclist of all time who

became the first Brit to win three gold medals at Beijing

in 2008, and holds ten World Champion titles. Tipped

as the next Hoy and ready to clinch the title is Ed Clancy

whose sporting career began in a PE lesson at school.

A mere two years later saw him competing in the World

Championships.

Diving 29 July - 11 AugustEquestrian 28 July - 9 AugustFencing 28 July - 5 AugustFootball 25 July - 11 August

Artistic gymnastics 28 July - 7 AugustPart of one of the most intriguing events, Olympic

gymnasts have been captivating audiences with their

graceful strength and artistic elegance since the Games

in Ancient Greece. Poised with articulate skill and the

expertise to express the connection between the mind,

body and soul, gymnasts continue to push themselves

to their physical limits, shining light on the incredible

strength, flexibility and overall capability of the body.

Awarded extra points for difficult moves executed to

perfection, it’s fair to say that this activity, along with many

other Olympic ones, is groundbreaking in its approach

to our physical limits. The exemplar supreme of this is

our own Beth Tweedle who has seven national titles,

six European gold medals and is also three-time world

champion.

Gymnastics (rhythmic) 9 - 12 AugustHandball 28 July - 12 August Hockey 29 July - 11 AugustJudo 28 July - 3 AugustRowing 28 July - 4 AugustSailing 29 July - 10 AugustShooting 28 July - 6 August

Swimming 28 July - 10 August A prised and honed event with many hopefuls primed

and prepped, this year’s swimming events are set to be

unrivalled, and with cherished British gold medals up for

grabs who would want to miss the competition? Watch our

home-grown gold Olympic medallist Rebecca Adlington

take to the pool once again, flying the flag for Britain.

Adlington currently holds the world record for the 400m

and 800m freestyle, not to mention the fact she is the first

British swimmer to claim double gold in a century, and the

first British swimming champion since 1988.

Synchronised swimming 5 - 10 August Table tennis 28 July - 8 AugustTaekwondo 8 - 11 AugustTennis 28 July - 5 AugustTrampoline 3 - 4 AugustTriathlon 4 - 7 AugustVolleyball 28 - 12 AugustWater Polo 29 July - 12 AugustWeightlifting 28 July - 7 August Wrestling 5 - 12 August

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Out and about on the Belgravia art trail, and beyond. . .

Art Focus

Above / Two hand-coloured 18th-century bird engravings by George EdwardsImages courtesy of Odyssey Fine Arts Ltd

Below / Two versions of ‘Kurt Cobain Portrait’ by Conrad LeachImages courtesy of Gauntlett Gallery

Above / One of the lamps made from the brass bottom of WW1 shells, on display at Rogier LampsImages courtesy of Rogier Lamps

Have a flutter on some artOdyssey Fine Arts Gallery will this month be

exhibiting an eye-catching selection of twelve

original mid-eighteenth-century engravings

of waterbirds, available to be purchased at

£5,800 for the set. The selection is taken from

artist George Edwards’ series entitled A Natural

History of Uncommon Birds and Animals. The

twelve engravings were produced in London in

1758 and are interesting from both artistic and

scientific perspectives. Edwards was one of the

leading naturalists of the Age of Enlightenment,

and his studies and paintings of English and

European wildlife made a considerable impact on

ornithology in Britain, earning him a Gold Medal

from The Royal Society. A Natural History of

Uncommon Birds and Animals counts among his

most influential publications.

24 Holbein Place

020 7730 9942

This August, Rogier Lamps

is displaying a unique

collection of pieces. It will

feature a series of lamps

produced from the brass

bottoms of shells used

during the First World War.

The shells display the simple-

yet-beautiful handiwork of

the soldiers who decorated

them during their time in the

trenches, seizing moments

of quiet whilst waiting to be

called up to action. They are

a rare example of art created

by ordinary men who did not

practise it professionally, but

whose circumstances led

them to express themselves

creatively. A fascinating

glimpse into history.

20a Pimlico Road

020 7823 4780

Reaching nirvana through portaitsThis August, the Gauntlett Gallery will be showcasing a striking diptych of rock

legend Kurt Cobain. The work, by British artist Conrad Leach, highlights the

artist’s impressive control of light and dark. Leach’s portraiture of influential

figures in the pop and rock world has reached international acclaim, with

his large-scale paintings being displayed throughout the world. His subjects

are almost exclusively drawn from the spheres of film, television and music,

paying homage to men and women who have helped him develop his own

personal artistic style.

90-92 Pimlico Rd

020 7824 8000

Light at the end of the tunnel

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More to MunchEdvard Munch is best known for his images of sexual torment and alienation;

his many iconic works include Vampire, The Kiss and Puberty. The

combination of Art Nouveau’s sinuous lines along with the Fauvist brush

style and primal colours, characterizes this artist’s enduring appeal. His seminal

work, The Scream, was painted in 1893 by which time he was a well-established

artist. History zooms in on this iconic painting and neglects the huge body of work

the artist carried on producing well into the modern era. A new show at Tate

Modern reveals the multifaceted Norwegian in a new context of

engagement with the modern world, with rooms devoted to his

photography, theatre design and film making.

Like bookends, the exhibition begins and ends

with a selection of Munch’s numerous self-portraits.

Those expecting the gloomy macabre overtones of

his tortured genius will not be disappointed. In his

early work, Munch demonstrates traditional skill as a

painter, progressively depicting himself as an ageing,

sickly insomniac; close to death but with the same

bold compositions and assured brushwork.

This intriguing exhibition reveals little-known

aspects of Munch’s creative life. His fascination with the

developments of the mechanical age is not untypical for

his era. The Norwegian takes this interest a step further with a

considerable output of photography and even a foray into film-making.

Sadly only five minutes and seventeen seconds of this footage survives, but it still

demonstrates the delight he took in experimenting with this new medium.

Munch also explored artistic possibilities of photography in his own way with

early prototype cameras. The exhibition includes some of his surviving archive

of 244 photographs, taken over thirty years from 1902. The photographic prints

are very small in contrast to the large canvases, which gives them a compelling

intimacy. This autobiographic work often depicts the artist posing with groups

of his paintings, which he famously called his ‘children’, in a way that suggests

self-parody. Using unusual angles, motion blur and double exposure, Munch uses

the medium as a means of self examination. There are many striking self-portraits,

where Munch depicts himself looking away from or beyond the camera lens, in

sharp contrast to the usual view we have of ourselves directly facing a mirror. Some

are posed naked in his garden and in several he appears to be holding the camera

at arm’s length. All suggest a dry, self-effacing humour.

Contemporary cinema clips are cleverly juxtaposed with a group

of paintings that each employ the dynamic compositions inspired by

these technical advances. In Galloping Horse, for example,

Munch resonates figures moving towards the camera, with

exaggerated perspectives and flickering brush strokes.

The artist’s creative journey is also charted by

his 1906 collaboration with theatre director Max

Reinhardt. For a production of Henrik Ibsen’s

Ghosts, he not only produced sketches for

furniture and décor but also a series of paintings

depicting scenes from the play; the colour, lighting

and psychological intensity of the interior space

enhancing the drama. Munch then explored this

dramatic subject matter in a series of compelling

paintings called The Green Room.

Munch was well aware of the new understanding of

radio waves, x-rays and radioactivity. At the beginning of the 19th

century, lines were blurred between science, spirituality, clairvoyance

and telepathy. Perhaps in response, he played with ghostly double-exposures

in his photography and in the extraordinary 1910-13 painting The Sun, he

represented a transcendent cosmic vision. It’s too easy to define Munch by the

work he produced in the 1880s and 90s. The Tate Modern’s revisionist show

has challenged that perception entirely. Remembered by posterity as obsessive,

introspective and angst-ridden, this show reveals that Munch was, as it turns

out, a man who new how to laugh.

Until 14 October

Artist Jim Hanlon discovers another side to Munch at Edvard Munch: The Modern Eye, a Tate Modern exhibition

than meets the eye

Above (circle) / ‘The Kiss’, 1897 Below (from left) / ‘Galloping Horse’, 1910-13; ‘Disturbed Vision’ 1930;

all by Edvard Munch All images © Munch Museum/

Munch-EllingsendGroup/DACS 2012

The reviewer, Jim Hanlon,

is an artist who will next be

exhibiting at Chelsea Gallery,

Old Town Hall on

The King’s Road between

6 and 12 August.

www.jimhanlon.co.uk

Bringing you the status quo of local August events and remembering those just gone

The Calendar

The last of the street parties…This year’s Motcomb Street Party was host to some 5,000 revellers on 27 June. Phillip Schofield (the

television presenter of This Morning and Dancing on Ice) opened the party, and an open-air stage hosted acts

by tribute bands to Tom Jones and George Michael among them. Lookalikes in the form of Roger Moore (as

James Bond) and Johnny Depp (pictured, right) patrolled the street looking uncannily like the real thing, with

the latter dressed in his Pirates of the Caribbean garb, swaying in the wind as he sought rum. This year the

street supported the charities The Cystic Fibrosis Trust and The Household Cavalry Foundation.

The Elizabeth Street Party on 13 June was a roaring success,

with £35,151 raised for Kids Company, a charity which works

therapeutically with vulnerable children and young people and

founded by Camila Batmanghelidjh, pictured below.

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Spanish nightsWelcome the weekend back with a series

of free Friday film screenings celebrating

the summertime at the Cervantes Institute.

It doesn’t matter if the sky outside is

inked with ominous clouds, inside there’ll

be endless sunshine and absorbing

continental cinematography from the likes

of Felipe Vega, Eloy Enciso and Xavi Sala to

flop down in front of, with English subtitles

for the less linguistically gifted. If you have

half an hour or so to spare before the films

begin, ‘Of Ink and Light’, an exhibition of

photographs by Daniel Mordinski is well worth a look in. In it, he explores the essence of

Spanish and Latin American literature.

‘Of Ink and Light’ exhibition: Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm; until 25 August

3 August, 5pm, Nubes de Verano by Felipe Vega

10 August, 5pm: Picnic by Eloy Enciso

17 August, 5pm: Horas Muertas by Haritz Zubiliaga, Mala Espina by Belen Macias,

La Autoridad by Xavi Sala, Exlibris by Maria Trenor and Tres en Playa by Santiago Candel

102 Eaton Square; 020 7235 0353

Do you have an event that you’d like us to cover? Send us an email: calendar@residentsjournal.co.uk

And in other news

London-wide events of interest for the discerning Belgravia culture-vulture

13 July-8 Sept – ‘The BBC Proms’ at the Royal Albert Hall

19 July-25 Nov – ‘Shakespeare Staging the World’

at The British Museum

6 July-5 Sept – ‘Designing 007: Fifty Years of James Bond Style’

at the Barbican

June 28-14 Oct – ‘Edvard Munch: The Modern Eye’ at Tate Modern

24 July-27 Oct – ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night

Time’ at the National Theatre

27 July- 16 Sept – ‘Another London’ at Tate Britain

Walk this wayPromising a whistle-stop saunter around SW1’s historic streets, the Belgravia Sybarite Tour,

brought together by Grosvenor’s London estate and tour specialists Urban Gentry, deserves to

be penned into diaries this month. The behind-the-scenes private excursion, led by Blue Badge

Guide and London expert Sophie Campbell, traces Belgravia’s altogether more insalubrious

heritage, and charts its transformation from a former haunt of notorious highwaymen, to its

present-day incarnation as one of the most desirable corners of the capital.

As well as amassing snippets of intriguing trivia during the pleasant three-hour jaunt, tour

participants will be introduced to some of the area’s most renowned retailers, with a series of

one-on-one experiences. Tour pit stops include a candle-making session with Rachel Voesper,

a gemstone masterclass with

Erickson Beamon, a fragrance

consultation with perfumers Les

Senteurs, and the chance to

sample the indulgent delights

of award-winning British

chocolatier, William Curley.

From £214

020 8149 6253

www.urbangentry.com

Promming beyond the Albert HallThe BBC Proms return to Cadogan Hall for another summer

programme awash with world orchestral premieres and popular,

toe-tappingly good works from the classical repertoire. For an

absorbing burst of music by composing maestros Debussy and

Ravel among others, the Monday lunchtime chamber-music

concerts provide some soothing early-afternoon escapism to

help ease listeners into the week ahead. There’s plenty on offer

for baroque and contemporary music aficionados too, with a

series of new commissions and returning classics performed

at the popular Saturday matinees. Last-minute day seats

in the side gallery can be secured on the day, but to avoid

disappointment and for a better view, booking ahead for tickets

for the stalls and centre gallery is advisable. What’s more, ticket

holders attending a Monday or Saturday concert can enjoy a

complimentary glass of champagne when they indulge in a spot

of pre or post-concert dining at The Botanist.

For free champagne, mention ‘BBC Proms’ when booking

and present your Cadogan Hall BBC Proms ticket on arrival.

Monday chamber-music concerts: 6,

13, 20, 27 August at 1pm

Saturday matinees: 11 & 18 August at 3pm

5 Sloane Terrace; 020 7730 4500; www.cadoganhall.com

Food heroes of BelgraviaThe Cadogan and the Great Taste Awards have created a

showcase restaurant for 2012-2013 to highlight award-winning

British producers from across the UK. Great Taste at The Cadogan has

created a set-up whereby prominent foodies meet there every six to eight

weeks under the direction of Head Chef Oliver Lesnik. In May, Thomisina

Miers, BBC Master Chef winner, together with Lucas Hollweg, renowned food

writer, launched their menu. Keen to sample it, in June Charles and Sara

Oliver - both committee members of the Belgravia Residents’ Association.

An entrée of Courgette Flower & Goats Cheese arrived, filled with a delicious

mix of wild honey, cucumber and hazelnuts; perfectly matched by a South

African white, BushVine Chenin Blanc from Stellen Bosch. The main course

consisted of a succulent charred Rump of Beef with garlic and bone marrow

risotto. To drink: a mellow Crozes Hermitage Comte de Raybois. A decadent

Tommi’s Chocolate & Chilli Cake and Lucus’s delightful Old Fashioned Whisky

Trifle went down a treat for sweet. Finally, the Great Taste Cheese Board

consisted of Quickies Traditional Vintage Cheddar, Cornish Yarg, Mrs Bells

Blue and Milleens Dote, together with quince, damson & port jelly.

Over the next few months, the hotel will be hosting a number of

exciting gastronomic events which we are sure will attract new London

based clients as well as the discerning local residents and tourist market.

£18 for one-course; £23 for two-courses; and £28 for three-courses

75 Sloane Street

0800 023 5445

Continental Thursdays Market Quarter located in Elizabeth Street makes humdrum Thursday evenings a

highlight, with its ‘Belgravia Aperitivo’ evenings from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. At it, you

can enjoy a real charcuterie feast including hand-carved Iberian ham, specialist

cheeses, German rye breads and delicious food products. Fear not, in tandem a

secret wine cellar will be unlocked; one stocked with an exciting selection of fine

wines sourced by Arnaud Compas, the shop’s co-called’ wine doctor’ , previously

of Bedales. This lovely little haunt is the flagship store of Le Marché du Quartier,

the French deli stall in Borough Market. Aside from its delectable continental

deli produce, which carry a ten percent discount on Thursday evenings, the

shop offers private catering and bespoke wine tutorials. It’s a food opportunity

to meet your

local delicatessen

whilst socialising

with friends and

neighbours. Just drop

by; no need to book.

£15 per person for

two 125ml glasses of

wine (chosen weekly)

and a selection

of cheese

& charcuterie.

36 Elizabeth Street

Food for thoughtWe bring you this month’s foremost culinary news from the Belgravia area

A real chocolate and caffeine hit Olympic tourists will be surely seeking English afternoon

tea experiences in their hoards. Which should remind us

to savour the experience once in a while ourselves; and

properly. Something like William Curley’s Couture Summer

Afternoon Tea would, for example, be just the job. Nothing

bog standard about this take on the classic English pause

at 4 o’clock, particular pleasers include the Strawberry

Frasier (fresh strawberries with a vanilla Bavaroise, berry

compote and Genoisesponge), Chocolate Financier

with Passion Fruit Curd (Rich chocolate sponge topped

with mangocompote & passion fruit curd) and Sea Salt

Caramel & Raspberry Tart (Crisp hazelnut tart layered with

sea saltcaramel, raspberry dacquoise and topped with a

dark chocolate ganache). If you’ve a particularly special

rendezvous to be had, push the boat out with a Rose

Champagne afternoon for an extra £10.

From £37.50 per person, available until September 2012

Halkin Street

020 7333 1060

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grows on trees?

National treasure Heston Blumenthal launched his restaurant, Dinner by

Heston Blumenthal, at The Mandarin Oriental Hotel in January last year.

Its purpose is all in the name which Heston settled upon because ‘it had

a bit of history, but was also fun.’ In fact, the dishes have more than a little

historical influence; no sooner are my companion and I handed menus, we tuck

into an appendage to the menu proper. This cites the ‘source of origin’ of each

dish which boils down to various cookbooks from the sixteenth to the twentieth

century. Novel, it’s also a sure-fire way of making sure choosing your

meal takes triple the time.

We awakened our appetites with a Heston signature

plate; the much-talked-about ‘Meat Fruit, c.1500’

(mandarin, chicken liver parfait, £14.50; source of

origin ‘the thirteenth to the fifteenth century’) and

‘Nettle Porridge, c.1600’ (roasted cod palette,

smoked beetroot, garlic, parsley and fennel, £14.50;

source of origin The Whole Body of Cookery Dissected

by William Rablisha). Our braveness at bursting the

wobbly little imitation clementine sitting on its wooden

board – a still-life from another century it seemed – was

rewarded with a smooth, rich pâté core. Then I started

questioning reality (not for the first time at this place): do

pâté clementines grow on trees?

The Nettle Porridge was a delicious green broth with substance

(that’ll be the oats). Heston likes the word ‘porridge’; his snail version is a hit.

The chef presence here is actually Ashley Palmer-Watts, a long-serving

Blumenthal tried-and-trusted. Heston occupies himself mainly with his

world-renowned, everyone-wants-to-be-taken-there restaurant, The Fat Duck in

Berkshire, though I am assured he comes in regularly for some Dinner.

As you unwrap your serviette, take good note of its holder which imitates

Christmas crackering but with etymological lesson, say of the word ‘dinner’ or the

term les Rosbifs. If you look at the menu close enough you see each option is an

extrapolation of a little seed of truth within modern English cooking. ‘Was that seed

a scotch egg?,’ I wondered, when my main course arrived: ‘A dish of Parmesan,

c.1661’; quail’s egg, smoked cauliflower, horseradish & caraway (£26 – source of

origin 1661, The Whole Body of Cookery Dissected by William Rablisha).

Whilst this was hearty and sported very unusual tastes, I looked on in

adoration at my companion’s ‘Fillet of Aberdeen Angus, c.1830’ with mushroom

ketchup and triple cooked chips. Heston pioneered said chip in 1992.

Dinner, which is Michelin-starred, has won various accolades and will

continue to do so. In a sense, it’s a hidden treasure. Whilst there’s waiting list, it is

after all (a) not The Fat Duck and (b) tucked out the back of a hotel.

The very proper, continental waiting staff are like little cogs in a

well-oiled machine, toing and froing in their slick, grey trouser-waistcoat

combos (the females, too). A result of their training in The Food

Bible, each plate that they lay down comes garnished in

verse, say when detailing the sous-vide technique

(vacuum-sealed cooking) to which Heston is partial.

We had given the stipulated half hour’s request

for Tipsy Cake to share (c.1810), £10, early on.

Described as ‘spit roast pineapple’, I thought it more a

naughty, buttery tarte tatin. At Dinner, it’s customary

to put away a pudding and then succumb to the

added extravaganza that is the ice cream trolley,

which you must express interest in during your mains,

owing to popularity. Only introduced a few months ago,

it is a Charlie and the Chocolate Factory-esque table on

wheels with a contraption combining the aesthetics of a

sewing machine and chemistry lab experiment. Source of origin?

That’ll be Mrs Marshall. She first used liquid nitrogen in the kitchen in

the 1700s to make ice cream. During its renaissance here on the restaurant

floor, you half expect the waiter performing the winding motion to rise inches off

the floor hidden in the cloud of cold vapour that he creates and waft off to a land

far away. Back to reality; you can choose apple popping and sugar coated fennel

seed to top off your ice-cream cone. Spoilt child or what?

You need to be feeling fully mentally and sensually engaged to have some

Dinner. If you’re absolutely famished that will help too. Perfect for celebratory

occasions, here you’re forced to slow down, to dissect and to embrace treats.

Says Heston of the name, ‘If nothing else, I hope it’s easy to remember.’ Like a

Johnny Depp film that’s a little bit dark and mysterious and hard to fully

understand first time round, it’s definitely not easy to forget.

6 Knightsbridge; 020 7201 3833

Alice Tozer starts questioning reality at Heston Blumenthal’s Knightsbridge restaurant, the latest precision-polished eating experience in his four-strong empire

Do you think pâté

A stroll around the lanes of Belgravia noting summer retail highlights

StreetwiseBedding down among the boutiquesIt is well known that Belgravia’s enclave of boutique-lined streets attracts a sartorially

switched-on crowd but now fashionable sojourners from further afield, or residents

looking for a style overhaul, can take advantage of an exclusive shopping package

put together by the InterContinental London Park Lane hotel and Grosvenor.

If you’re staying at the hotel then take advantage of this specially-put-together

package (or, book a night there just for the perk). Its prime location makes it the perfect

base from which to explore Belgravia’s concept shops and flagship stores; some of

the world’s most eminent brands are congregated in one concentrated village. Those

who subscribe will receive a VIP shopping card on arrival which grants them exclusive

discounts at a selection of Belgravia stores. Benefits range from personal shopping

experiences, complete with a complementary flute of fizz, to tempting discounts

including those at the fabulous emporium that is Joanna Wood on Pimlico Road and

others at bespoke jewellers Carolina Bucci. Complimentary gifts are also up for grabs

with selected purchases at Pierre Hermé Paris, Linley and Hield.

An added, convenient delivery-service means shoppers can leave lugging all

the bags back to the hotel to someone else, whilst they unwind and refuel with a

decadent afternoon tea in the hotel’s Wellington Lounge overlooking Hyde Park.

The Belgravia Shopping package is available from 13 August until 30

September, from £379 (plus VAT) per room per night for two people. The

package includes one night’s accommodation in a deluxe room, a VIP shopping

experience in Belgravia and breakfast for two at Cookbook Café.

020 7409 3131

www.intercontinental.com

Need clean sheets, or new ones?Sleep is important, so why not treat yourself to a bespoke bed

set-up? Fine linen suppliers L&B has recently launched L’Atelier;

a fully bespoke service to help customers create their own unique bed linen from an array of designs and materials.

Luxury worldwide homeware labels are also stocked alongside the brand’s own couture collections.The shop stocks

some of the most sumptuous linens and sophisticated home-accessories in London. Manufactured using the

highest quality cloth in a small family-run factory in France, the clean crisp lines and neutral palette favoured across

the range of bed linens, pillow cases, table cloths and throws will introduce effortlessly chic accents to any home.

6-7 Motcomb Street

020 7838 9592

www.lblondon.com

Whilst the children are on their school holidays,

why not give their wardrobes a stylish summer

overhaul with a visit to La Stupenderia? The

UK’s flagship outpost of the coveted Italian

childrenswear label is overbrimming with

elegant and exquisitely made outfits for babies

and children of up to twelve years of age. Cute

bows and collars adorn smarter ensembles,

whilst stylish and practical separates, ranging

from shorts to polo neck t-shirts, make ideal

summer holiday ‘uniforms’. The atelier service,

specialising in made-to-measure party dresses

and suits, offers a solution to your children’s

wedding outfit dilemmas, and indeed those

relating to any formal occasion at which you

want them to stand tall.

16 Motcomb Street

020 7245 6656

www.lastupenderia.com

Italian style; you can never start too young

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Côte d’Azur classicsThe perfect swimwear is essential when it comes to

maximising your holiday enjoyment. Purchase the right

swimsuit and every day at the beach is as relaxing as

it should be; pick the wrong one and the experience

can easily become a bit of an ordeal. The swimwear

available at French boutique, Eres, will make sure

you fall into the former category; its designs are a cut

above the usual high street fare. Stylish, striking and

elegantly simple, the collections are chic without being

impractical. Founded in 1968, the brand has always

aimed to provide swimwear that is designed to flatter a

woman’s body, without the use of materials or shapes

that are likely to cause discomfort. The items on offer

celebrate femininity, using innovative and hi-tech fabrics

fit to a woman’s body like a second skin, maximising

comfort and style simultaneously. The colours and

shapes demonstrated by Eres’ designers are distinct

without being ostentatious; wearers will stand out for all

the right reasons.

24 Motcomb Street

Clockwise from bottom left / Alibaba, Calliope and Babouche swimming

costumes from Eres

Words - Bryony Warren and Lauren Romano

A lesson for lifePopular with A -listers such as Kylie and Lady Gaga, Cosmetics à La Carte offers personalised

advice and guidance on how to tailor your make-up routine to your own needs. If you’re wondering

how to freshen up your look for your holidays, or keen to exchange British pallor for a more exotic

glow that will better reflect your foreign surroundings, Cosmetics à La Carte can show you how.

Founded by Lynne Sanders, the company’s bespoke, high-quality service will blend the exact shade

to match your skin colour, providing products with a dual emphasis on cosmetics and skincare.

19b Motcomb Street Right / Moonbeam-sunbeam compact from Cosmetics à La Carte

Ida like some summer jeansAustralian-born Donna Ida now owns four boutiques and an

online store. The former exclusively sell jeans and provide

a customised service that allows shoppers to discover a

pair that fits perfectly, without the hassle and stress that is

inevitable when traipsing around department stores. Style

advisors at the in-store ‘denim clinics’ provide the help and

guidance that is essential for finding a pair of jeans that

to suit both you and the current season. The bright and

colourful denims on offer this summer are perfect as travel-

wear; keeping you warm as you await your plane in drizzly

England, whilst acting as a reminder that you are escaping

to sunnier and more vibrant climes.

40 Elizabeth StreetImages / Various Donna Ida summer jeans including

tie dye (bottom left) and neon (bottom right)

A MAN’S BEST FRIEND? THEN TREAT A DOG ACCORDINGLY

This is not just any-old canine clobber; this is tasteful dog accessorising. Alice Tozer meets member of the Marks & Spencer dynasty and co-founder of Elizabeth Street boutique Mungo & Maud, Michael Sacher, and his business-partner wife Nicola

BelgravianThe

Illustration: Russ Tudor

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I meet Michael and Nicola Sacher in the Mungo & Maud head office in

Ladbroke Grove. It’s a little way out from their Elizabeth Street boutique which

opened seven years ago. The open plan office is like a small Shoreditch loft

and smacks precision and neat, clean design (think Muji); so I’m not surprised

to learn later that they’re thinking of opening a shop in Germany or Austria, and

that they already have an outlet in Switzerland. This office of calm and half a

dozen bodies (‘it’s actually really messy for us, today’ says Nicola, as I receive

flashbacks of my house) is the design-centre for the dog and cat accessories

which the Sachers craft with painstaking attention to detail. These become

available not only in the Belgravia and Harrods but across the world, including

at Barny’s New York and Lane Crawford in Hong Kong in wholesale format.

Mungo & Maud is so-named after fictional characters; a dog and cat,

respectively. You’d be forgiven for assuming Michael and Nicola might name

their company after a pet, especially given

their dog – English Setter George – was the

inspiration for the business. But no, and in

fact George is a topic I don’t like to dwell

on with them. I’ve been forewarned they

were devastated when he passed away,

aged eleven, earlier this year and there’s

still an air of grief, though they do have

their name down on a list for a new fellow. We agree the new pet never replaces

the old and they make the point that having a dog in this business is almost

necessary. Let’s hope their next dog is as well tempered as George who became

used to trying on patterns for his owners who, in turn, sought to make his and

every other dog’s life a little less ordinary.

They say good business ideas result from a genuine need. In Michael and

Nicola’s case, they simply ‘couldn’t find anything nice’ for George. ‘We weren’t

keen on all that primary coloured, plastic stuff,’ says Nicola. They wanted to

create minimalistic, tasteful accessories ‘for people who take time to do their

homes and want their dog’s things to integrate into the room or even become

a focal piece.’ I get the impression they’d be happy with people looking at their

products and wondering; ‘is this for man or dog’?

So, they started a company filling the gap in the market on the fifth of

the fifth, 2005 and added joke to coincidence by opening at 5pm. A shop in

Belgravia came about partly because they knew the area, having lived close-by

about twenty years previous. Soon appeared the leads, collars, wooden dog

bowls, bolster dog beds, blankets, toys and tags. Hand-stitching and cotton-

check patterning featured heavily. There’ve been Kimono ranges as well as dog

collars in the shade of some yellow and pink rustic roses that Nicola – officially

Creative Director – grew particularly fond of. There’ve been collaborations with

Yasmin Le Bon (last year; for a dog-walker’s bag) and with Lyn Harris of Miller

Harris (resulting in Petite Amande; ‘a new fragrance for dogs’).

‘Human grade perfume for dogs did exist before, but none of them smelt

nice,’ explains Michael. Mungo & Maud’s branding, let alone their concepts, goes

a long way to separate them from any potential competition. For instance, there’s

Mishap Spray available too. They sell themselves as an ‘edgy new concept’ and

as ‘pet outfitters’; yet they don’t want to appear too exclusive and are keen to

point out that whilst there is a leather dog-bed available for over £1,000, there are

also ample toys for £3 and a whole host of items in between. They do cats too,

but not nearly as extensively, perhaps because they’ve never had one.

So meticulous is Nicola about the design element that wash labels have

become a labour of love and the ‘dog-poo bags’ took her two years to design

in the way she was happy with. They design 95 percent of products in house

using non-synthetic materials, and the highly colour-sensitive Nicola is clearly

very insightful. ‘Nicola’s a very creative, clever person,’ her admiring husband

points out, smiling: ‘I do the numbers.’ Her brother completes the jigsaw as

director of sales and marketing.

I’m thinking Michael must do the

numbers well, given his grandfather

was Michael Marks who founded M&S

with Thomas Spencer in 1884. Marks

emigrated to England from what is now

Belarus just prior to this. Then, Michael’s

father introduced food to the M&S

repertoire around the early 70s. It was to this obvious company that Michael

headed post university. Nicola, on the other hand, used to work in television

production and advertising in the worlds of Frank Lowe and M&C Saatchi.

Now, her joie de vivre seems to emanate from using her sensory awareness to

translate a particular inspiration – be it nature, catwalk trends, or something

that caught her eye in an Indian market – into fabric, into dog item. And

Michael appears more than content doing the canine mathematics by his wife’s

side. They both had dogs as youngsters; Michael in particular remembers one

called Tuesday – a Dax – and another named Thursday (a Pug).

The pair are eager to see how their newly launched US website fares;

the online angle is very important to them. ‘Ours is a whole experience, not

just a shop,’ says Nicola. ‘But it is hard to convey the tactile nature of our

products online.’ They’ve a third shop on the cards in London and a pop-up

shop in Paris happening in September: ‘We love the charm of the French

shopping experience’. Right now, says Nicola, they are developing dog-

walking clothing that doesn’t look obviously so, also known as their small

‘human line’. It’s funny; she says ‘human’ as if it were an imposter

and dogs ruled the world. I wouldn’t be at all surprised if

stylised canine bum-bags soon came out of the Mungo

& Maud workshop. Then human could simply

stay at home and curl up in the living

room’s cosy, navy dog-bed whilst dog went

to M&M for the weekly shop.

‘Nicola’s joie de vivre lies in translating nature, the catwalk or Indian-market find into dog item’

ThenThe Polish composer, Frédéric François Chopin, took up residency in Belgravia towards the end of his life in the late 1840s, moving to London approximately one year following the French Revolution in 1848. Whilst here, he performed at various concerts including one at 99 Eaton Place and mingled with the great and the good. . .

That was

Illustration: Mai Osawa

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Chopin felt he had to fulfil a debt of honour and play in

public one last time. The occasion was the ‘Annual Grand

Dress and Fancy Ball and Concert in aid of the Funds of

the Literary Association of the Friends of Poland’, held at

the Guildhall on 16 November. He insisted on lending his

support not only because Princess Marcelina was involved

in organising the event, but also because the Polish cause,

for long highly popular in Britain, particularly in Whig circles,

had recently come under attack from City interests and

socialists... Chopin wanted to do his bit for the cause. [...]

The second half of November brought fog and cold

weather, and Chopin began to panic at the prospect of

spending the winter in England...’One day longer here and

I won’t just die- I’ll go mad,’ he wrote. [...]

Chopin was determined to make his mark (on London) in his

own way. ‘When I have played before the Queen, I shall have

to give a matinee musicale in a private house for a limited

number of listeners!’

he explained…Chopin

did get an opportunity

to play before Victoria,

though not at court. It

was on the occasion of

the christening of the

Duchess of Sutherland’s

bay, to whom the Queen

stood godmother, at

Stafford House (now Lancaster House) on 15 May. The

party consisted of some eighty people, including the Queen

and her Consort, the future William I of Prussia, the Duke of

Wellington and ‘everything that is most Garter’, as Chopin put

it in a letter to Gryzmala.

He played a few short pieces of his own, and

then some Mozart for two pianos with the English

pianist Julius Benedict…Chopin felt he had made

an impression on the Queen, who ‘addressed a few

gracious words’ to him afterwards. [...]

On 23 June he gave the first of his public concerts, at the

house of Adelaide Sartoris in Eaton Place… She had fallen

under the spell of his playing and was one of his warmest

advocates in England. The audience was restricted to

150 people… Two weeks later, on 7 July, he followed it up

with a matinee concert at the house of Lord Falmouth, an

amateur violinist of eccentric ways.

Extracts from Chopin, Prince of the Romantics

by Adam Zamoyski; pp 266-270 and pp 280-281;

published by Harper Press 2010

The only place in Europe that seemed immune to

disturbance was England. In the end he gave in to Jane

Stirling’s blandishments, and decided to join her in London.

He left on 19 April and arrived in London the

following day, which happened to be Maundy Thursday.

He found the city ‘quiet and dreary’, but the coal

smoke made an immediate impression on his lungs.

Jane Stirling and her sister, Mrs Erskine, had provided

him with an apartment in Bentick Street off Cavendish

Square, and had done everything to make him

comfortable, including providing his favourite drinking

chocolate and writing paper with his monogram on it.

But the rooms were expensive and did not suit him, so

he mobilised Major Szulczewski, the London agent of the

Czartoryskis, to look for more suitable ones. [...]

He had begun paying calls on acquaintances and on

those to whom he had been given letters of introduction.

He visited the Chevalier d’Orsay at Kensington Gore;

went to Cheyne Row to see

Thomas Carlyle, dined with

Ralph Waldo Emerson,

met Charles Dickens and

Lady Byron, ‘with whom,

apparently, I have great

affinity-we talk like a goose

to a pig, she in English, I in

French’. ‘I’m not surprised

she bored Byron’ he added.

At the opera, he was impressed by the figure of the young

Queen, more so still by ‘Wellington in the box below the

Queen’s, like an old monarchist watchdog sitting in a

kennel beneath his crowned lady’.

One thing that Chopin had not expected to find in

London was the swarm of musicians, which included

Berlioz, Thalberg and Pauline Viardot, who had also fled the

uncertainties of the Continent. An unexpected pleasure was

the possibility of meeting the acclaimed Swedish soprano

Jenny Lind, who had also taken refuge in England. [...]

At the end of October he returned to London, where he

promptly fell ill. For the next three weeks he did not leave

the rooms Szulczweski had found him in St James’s Place.

He sat in front of the fire in his overcoat, because he had

to keep the windows wide open so he could breathe in the

small room. Princess Marcelina, who was installed in his

old rooms in Dover Street two hundred yards away, took

charge. She called in Dr Mallan, the leading homeopath in

London, and the Royal Physician, Sir James Clark, who was

an authority on tuberculosis and had treated Keats in Italy.

There was little they could do except suggest that he leave

London as soon as he was strong enough.

But before he did, and despite Dr Mallan’s entreaties,

‘Chopin felt he had made an impression on the Queen, who

“addressed a few gracious words” to him afterwards’

Compiled by Bryony Warren

Keeping you in the know about important street plans affecting Belgravia

Planning & Development

Planned Road WoRks and ClosuRes in and aRound auGusT

sTReeT Cadogan Place

eaton square

knightsbridge Junction

knightsbridge

upper Belgrave street

Brompton Road

Basil street

Buckingham Palace Road

Chester square

Planned WoRk new fibre circuit installation

new service installation in carriageway

olympic signage at knightsbridge Junction with Brompton Road northern footway outside one Hyde Park

olympic signage at knightsbridge westbound at junction with Grosvenor

network operations Maintenance

Hoarding build

new piping works

Telecom ducts installation

alter and relay domestic service outside number 40

daTes 6-14 aug

3-9 aug

23 June- 5 sep

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WoRks oWneR British Telecommunications plc 0800 800 150

Thames Water 0845 9200 800

Transport For london 0845 305 1234

Transport For london 0845 305 1234

ukPn east & lon td 0800 028 4587

Transport For london 0845 305 1234

Fulcrum Pipelines limited 0845 6413010

abovenet Communications uk ltd 020 7220 3800

national Grid Gas Plc 0845 605 6677

Fresh lick of paint to Ebury StreetEbury Square is a new luxury residential development. The Belgravia

Residents’ Association reports that work on it is progressing quickly

and that they are in discussions about the colour of the building

brickwork fronting Ebury Sreet.

Architects for the project are Squire and Partners,

owned by Michael Squire, an architect himself whose father

carried out the conversion of the houses in Eaton Square after the

war. Carefully detailed stone and bronze will be used in the Ebury

Square building, to reflect a timeless quality which is so relevant

to construction on such an important site. Piling works will be

completed by the end of August and it is hoped that the noise

levels will then abate, for the sounds from piling are considerably

more than when the former building was being demolished.

Parking has been suspended until the end of September in Cundy

Street and this has caused short-term nuisance to local residents,

especially when returning home from shopping outings and having

then to walk further to their homes. Image courtesy of Berkeley

Even more parking bays to come?As we reported last month, Westminster Council has agreed to install

at least eleven more parking bays around Bourne and Ebury Streets.

The Belgravia Residents’ Association invites readers to examine the

immediate street near their own home and, should you see a single

yellow line which could be converted to create another residents’

parking bay, to let the Association know. They will need to be told the

approximate length of the yellow line. Email them at: communications@

belgraviaresidents.org.uk and they will do the rest as regards liaising

with the local authority and lobby to have it converted.

B E L G R AV I A R E S I D E N T S ’ J O U R N A L 027

The Olympic Games: Roads UpdateLanes reserved for Olympic vehicles (the so-called Olympic Route Network and

Paralympic Route Network) will affect the main arterial routes into and out of

Belgravia but will not close roads entirely. Instead, they will increase congestion

at peak times for the duration of the Games. The Olympic events taking place

in Hyde Park will also dramatically increase the number of pedestrians moving

through the borough, and this could have a knock-on effect on traffic and travel

times.

A Live-Site in Hyde Park featuring a huge open-air big screen will be in

operation from Saturday 28 July until Saturday 11 August. It will show coverage

of the sporting action as it unfolds and will no doubt attract large crowds, as will

other key running and swimming events taking place in and around the park.

Residents should expect an influx of visitors to the surrounding areas on the

following dates in particular:

Sat 4 Aug Women’s Triathlon

Sun 5 Aug Women’s Marathon

Tue 7 Aug Men’s Triathlon

Thu 9 Aug Marathon Swimming, Hyde Park

Fri 10 Aug Marathon Swimming, Hyde Park

Sun 12 Aug Men’s Marathon

Sun 12 Aug Closing Ceremony concert – Hyde Park

Sun 9 Sep Men’s and women’s Marathon (Paralympics)

The borough will also be exceptionally busy when it hosts the beach

volleyball event (28 July- 9 August) at Horse Guards Parade and the archery

events at Lord’s Cricket Ground (27 July - 3 August).

The main ORN and PRN routes in the borough, which will be in

operation for the duration of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, include:

Cromwell Road, Victoria Embankment, Birdcage Walk, Knightsbridge,

Constitution Hill, Park Lane and Millbank.

The ORN in London will come into operation a couple of days before

the Olympic Games open on 27 July, and will end a couple of days after the

closing ceremony on 12 August. Similarly, the smaller scale PRN will come

into effect a couple of days before the opening ceremony of the Paralympic

Games on 29 August. It will be decommissioned as soon as possible following

the end of the Games on 9 September.

Athletes, officials and the media will use the ORN on Park Lane to travel

between events, media hubs and hotels. To ensure that traffic runs as smoothly

as possible through the Olympic Route Network, the majority of bus stops along

this stretch will be suspended and turnings onto and away from the ORN will be

limited. General traffic will be able to use the ORN but drivers will not be able

to turn into Culross Street, South Street, Deanery Street, Curzon Street or the

Hertford Street roundabout. Additionally traffic will be unable to turn onto Park

Lane from Curzon Street or the Hertford Street roundabout.

Sections of the ORN and PRN will only be used on event days that affect

so-called ‘games roads’; those roads majorly affected by the marathon, for

example. The main routes affecting the area will be: Chelsea Embankment,

Grosvenor Road, Buckingham Palace Road, Eccleston Bridge, Grosvenor

Place, Lower Grosvenor Place, Bressenden Place and Vauxhall Bridge Road.

These temporary road changes, which will see special lanes reserved for the

Olympic Family (athletes, officials and the media) will be in operation on 5

August, 11-12 August and 9 September.

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A compendium of the area’s key establishments

The BelgraviaDirectory

Ames Belgravia 80 Ebury Street020 7730 1155

Ayrton Wylie 16 Lower Belgrave St. 020 7730 4628

Best Gapp & Cassells 81 Elizabeth Street 020 7730 9253

Harrods Estates 82 Brompton Road 020 7225 6506

Henry & James 1 Motcomb Street 020 7235 8861

John D Wood 48 Elizabeth Street 020 7824 7900

Knight Frank 82-83 Chester Square 020 7881 7722

Savills 139 Sloane Street020 7730 0822

Strutt & Parker 66 Sloane Street 020 7235 9959

W A Ellis 174 Brompton Road020 7306 1600

Wellbelove Quested 160 Ebury Street020 7881 0880

BARS Amaya Halkin Arcade, Motcomb Street 020 7823 1166

The Garden Room (cigar) The Lanesborough Hyde Park Corner 020 7259 5599

The Library Bar (wine) The LanesboroughHyde Park Corner 020 7259 5599

Tiles Restaurant and Wine Bar 36 Buckingham Palace Road 020 7834 7761

CAFÉSBelgravia Coffee Bar 4 Lower Belgrave Street 020 7730 3738

Bella Maria 4 Lower Grosvenor Place 020 7976 6280#

Caffe Reale 23 Grosvenor Gardens 020 7592 9322

The Green Café 16 Eccleston Street 020 7730 5304

ll Corriere 6 Elizabeth Street 020 7730 2087

The Old English Coffee House 1 Montrose Place 020 7235 3643

Patisserie Valerie 17 Motcomb Street 020 7245 6161

Tomtom Coffee House 114 Ebury Street 020 7730 1771

Valerie Victoria 38 Buckingham Palace Road 020 7630 9781

Como Lario (Italian) 18-22 Holbein Place 020 7730 9046

Il Convivio (Italian) 143 Ebury Street 020 7730 4099

Olivo (pizzeria) 21 Eccleston Street 020 7730 2505

Zafferano (Italian) 15 Lowndes Street 020 7235 5800

PUBSThe Antelope (classic) 22-24 Eaton Terrace 020 7824 8512

The Belgravia (classic) 152 Ebury Street 020 7730 6040

The Duke of Wellington (classic) 63 Eaton Terrace 020 7730 1782

The Nag’s Head (classic) 53 Kinnerton Street 020 7235 1135

The Wilton Arms (classic) 71 Kinnerton Street 020 7235 4854

BRITISH FAREBumbles Restaurant 16 Buckingham Palace Road 020 7828 2903

RESTAURANTSKen Lo’s Memories of ChinaManager: Ardjan KelmendiCuisine: Chinese; Capacity: 120 65-69 Ebury Street 020 7730 7734

Mango Tree Manager: ChaiCuisine: Thai; Capacity: 150 46 Grosvenor Place 020 7823 1888

Nahm Manager: Tarama ArcherCuisine: Thai; Capacity: 100 The Halkin Hotel Halkin Street 020 7333 1234

Food & Drink

Estate Agents

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SalloosManager: S. QuershiCuisine: Pakistani; Capacity: 55 62-64 Kinnerton Street020 7235 4444

The Sekara Manager: Kantsi GunasekeraCuisine: Sri Lankan; Capacity: 50 3 Lower Grosvenor Place 020 7834 0722

Petrus Manager: Paulina TrochaCuisine: French; Capacity: 861 Kinnerton Street 020 7592 1609

La Poule au Pot Manager: Lionel BandaCuisine: French; Capacity: 70231 Ebury Street 020 7730 7763

BARBER Giuseppe D’Amico 20 Eccleston Street 020 7730 2968

DENTISTSThe Beresford Clinic 2 Lower Grosvenor Place 020 7821 9411

Motcomb Street Dentist 3 Motcomb Street 020 7235 6531

The Wilton Place Practice 31 Wilton Place 020 7235 3824

DOCTORSThe Belgrave Medical Centre 13 Pimlico Road 020 7730 5171

The Belgravia Surgery 26 Eccleston Street 020 7590 8000

Dr Kalina 109 Ebury Street 020 7730 4805

GYM/ FITNESSThe Light Centre Belgravia 9 Eccleston Street 020 7881 0728

Michael Garry Personal Training54b Ebury Street 020 7730 6255

Yogoji (Yoga) 54a Ebury Street 020 7730 7473

HAIR SALONSColin & Karen Hair Design 39 Lower Belgrave Street 020 7730 7440

The Daniel Galvin Jr. Salon 4a West Halkin Street 020 3416 3116

Motcomb Green 11-12 Motcomb Street 020 7235 2228

Stephen Casali 161 Ebury Street 020 7730 2196

MEDISPABijoux Medi-Spa 149 Ebury Street 020 7730 0765

SPAearthspa 4 Eccleston Street 020 7823 6226

ANTIQUES Anno Domini Antiques 66 Pimlico Road020 7730 5496

Anthony Outred Antiques 72 Pimlico Road 020 7730 7948

Bennison 16 Holbein Place 020 7730 8076

Howe 93 Pimlico Road020 7730 7987

Keshishian (carpets) 73 Pimlico Road020 7730 8810

Nicholas Gifford-Mead 68 Pimlico Road020 7730 6233

Rose Uniacke 76-78 Pimlico Road020 7730 7050

Sanaiy 57 Pimlico Road020 7730 4742

Tomasz Starzewski Home 229 Ebury Street020 7730 8886

Turkmen Gallery 8 Eccleston Street020 7730 8848

ARCHITECTS/ DESIGN Clifford Tee + Gale 5 Eccleston Street020 7730 9633

Donald Insall Associates 19 West Eaton Street 020 7245 9888

Marston & Langinger194 Ebury Street020 7881 5700

Paul Davis + Partners 178 Ebury Street020 7730 1178

Travis Perkins (builders) 61-63 Pimlico Road020 7730 6622

ARTEFACTSJoss Graham 10 Eccleston Street020 7730 4370

Mark Ransom 62-64 Pimlico Road 020 7259 0220

Odyssey Fine Arts 24 Holbein Place020 7730 9942

DIYBlakes of Belgravia 7 Eccleston Street 020 7730 2999

FINISHING TOUCHESFrame Designs (framer) 57 Ebury Street 020 7730 0533

L&B (exclusive bed linen) 6-7 Motcomb Street 020 7838 9592

Luke Irwin (rugs) 22 Pimlico Road 020 7730 6070

Home

Health & Beauty

Paint Services Company 19 Eccleston Street 020 7730 6408

Rachel Vosper (candles) 69 Kinnerton Street020 7235 9666

Ramsay (prints) 69 Pimlico Road 020 7730 6776

Sebastian D’Orsai (framer) 77 Elizabeth Street 020 7730 8366

Zuber 42 Pimlico Road 020 7824 8265

FURNITURE Ciancimino 85 Pimlico Place 020 7730 9959

The Dining Chair Company 4 St Barnabas Street 020 7259 0422

Hemisphere 97 Lower Sloane Street020 7730 9810

Jamb 107a Pimlico Road 020 7730 2122

Lamberty 46 Pimlico Road020 7823 5115

Linley 60 Pimlico Road 020 7730 7300

Mark Wilkinson Kitchens 10 West Halkin Street020 7235 1845

Ossowski 83 Pimlico Road 020 7730 3256

Patrick Jefferson 227 Ebury Street 020 7730 6161

Promemoria UK 99 Pimlico Road 020 7730 2514

Soane 50-52 Pimlico Road 020 7730 6400

Talisman 190-192 Ebury Street 020 7730 7800

Westenholz 80-82 Pimlico Road020 7824 8090

GALLERIES 88 Gallery 86-88 Pimlico Road020 7730 2728

Ahuan Gallery 17 Eccleston Street 020 7730 9382

Gallery 25 26 Pimlico Road 020 7730 7516

Gauntlett Gallery 90-92 Pimlico Road020 7730 7516

Gordon Watson 28 Pimlico Road 020 7259 0555

John Adams Fine Art200 Ebury Street 020 7730 8999

The Osborne Studio Gallery 2 Motcomb Street020 7235 9667

INTERIOR DESIGN Chester Designs 9 Chester Sqare Mews 020 7730 4333

Coote & Bernardi 59 Pimlico Road 020 7730 6064

Joanna Wood 48a Pimlico Road 020 7730 5064

Living Interiors 57 Ebury Street 020 7730 0545

RESTORATION Humphrey-Carrasco 43 Pimlico Road 020 7730 9911

Paul Hahn 5 Lower Grosvenor Place020 7592 0224

Hotels

B&Bs B+B Belgravia & Studios@82 64-66 Ebury Street 020 7259 8570

Belgravia Hotel 118 Ebury Street 020 7259 0050

Cartref House 129 Ebury Street 020 7730 6176

Lord Milner Hotel 111 Ebury Street 020 7881 9880

Lynton Hotel 113 Ebury Street 020 7730 4032

Morgan Guest House 120 Ebury Street 020 7730 2384

Westminster House Hotel 96 Ebury Street 020 7730 4302

BOUTIQUEAstors Hotel 110-112 Ebury Street 020 7730 0158

The Belgravia Mews Hotel 50 Ebury Street 020 7730 5434

Belgravia Rooms 104 Ebury Street 020 7730 1011

The Diplomat Hotel 2 Chesham Street 020 7235 1544

Lime Tree Hotel 135-137 Ebury Street 020 7730 8191

The Rubens at the Palace 39 Buckingham Palace Road 020 7834 6600

The Sloane Club Lower Sloane Street 020 7730 9131

Tophams Hotel 24-32 Ebury Street 020 7730 3313

LUXURYThe Berkeley Wilton Place 020 7235 6000

The Goring Beeston Place 020 7396 9000

The Grosvenor 101 Buckingham Palace Road 0845 305 8337

The Halkin Hotel Halkin Street020 7333 1000

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Services

BANKS Barclays Bank 8 West Halkin Street 08457 555 555

Duncan Lawrie 1 Hobart Place 020 7245 1234

Royal Bank of Scotland 24 Grosvenor Place 020 7235 1882

BOOKMAKERSCoral Racing 67 Pimlico Road 020 7730 6516

William Hill 12 Buckingham Palace Road 08705 181 715

CHARITIESBritish Red Cross 85 Ebury Street 020 7730 2235

CLEANERSBelgrave Dry Cleaners 8 Lower Belgrave Street 020 7730 9978

Elias Cleaners 3 Motcomb Street 020 7235 2920

EDUCATIONMiss Daisy’s Nursery Ebury Square 020 7730 5797

Thomas’s Kindergarten 14 Ranelagh Grove 020 7730 3596

FLORISTSJudith Blacklock Flower School 4-5 Kinnerton Place South 020 7235 6235

Neill Strain Floral Couture 11 West Halkin Street 020 7235 6469

Woodhams 45 Elizabeth Street 020 7730 3353

LIBRARYVictoria Library 160 Buckingham Palace Road 020 7641 1300

MOTORINGBelgravia Garage 1 Eaton Mews West 020 7235 9900

POST OFFICEPost Office 6 Eccleston Street 08457 223344

PRINTING & COPYINGPrintus 115a Ebury Street 020 7730 7799

TRAVELBravo Travel 6 Lower Grosvenor Place 0870 121 3411

BAKERIESBaker & Spice 54-56 Elizabeth Street 020 7730 3033

Ottolenghi 13 Motcomb Street 020 7823 2707

CIGAR SPECIALISTSTomtom Cigars 63 Elizabeth Street 020 7730 1790

BOOKSBelgravia Books 56 Ebury Street 020 7259 9336

CONFECTIONERYPeggy Porschen 116 Ebury Street 020 7730 1316

Pierre Hermé Paris 13 Lowndes Street 020 7245 0317

Rococo Chocolates 5 Motcomb Street 020 7245 0993

DELILa Bottega 25 Eccleston Street 020 7730 2730

GREENGROCERSCharles of Belgravia27 Lower Belgrave Street 020 7730 5210

The Market Quarter 36 Elizabeth Street 020 7824 8470

JEWELLERSCarolina Bucci 4 Motcomb Street 020 7838 9977

David Thomas Master Goldsmith 65 Pimlico Road 020 7730 7710

De Vroomen 59 Elizabeth Street 020 7730 1901

Erickson Beamon 38 Elizabeth Street 020 7259 0202

Kim Poor 53 Elizabeth Street 020 7259 9063

NEWSAGENTSMayhew Newsagents 15 Motcomb Street 020 7235 5770

PERFUMERYAnnick Goutal 20 Motcomb Street 020 7245 0248

Les Senteurs 71 Elizabeth Street 020 7730 2322

PET ACCESSORIESMungo & Maud 79 Elizabeth Street 020 7022 1207

PHARMACIESKeencare Chemist 6 Lower Belgrave Street 020 7730 8747

Walden Chemist 65 Elizabeth Street 020 7730 0080

POLISHERSF Bennett and Son 9 Chester Square Mews 020 7730 6546

STATIONERSGrosvenor Stationery Company 47 Elizabeth Street 020 7730 4515

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• 3 Double bedrooms• 3 Bathrooms• 3 Reception rooms

£3,250 per week Furnished

For more information call Charlie Woods on 020 7306 1630 or email cwoods@waellis.co.uk

“ A stunning period mews house located between Eaton Square and Chester Square”

Eaton Mews South, Belgravia SW1

W.A.Ellis LLP174 Brompton Road

London SW3 1HP

waellis.co.uk

• Fitted kitchen• Parking by negotiation• Approx. 2,109 sq ft (196 sq m)

• 5 Bedrooms• 5 Bathrooms• 4 Reception rooms

£7,950 per week Furnished

“ An immaculate house located just moments from Eaton Square in the heart of Belgravia”

Grosvenor Gardens Mews North, Belgravia SW1

W.A.Ellis LLP174 Brompton Road

London SW3 1HP

waellis.co.ukFor more information call Lucy Morton on 020 7306 1630 or email lmorton@waellis.co.uk

• Kitchen/breakfast room• Parking• Approx. 4,650 sq ft (432 sq m)

• 3 Double bedrooms• 3 Bathrooms• 3 Reception rooms

£3,250 per week Furnished

For more information call Charlie Woods on 020 7306 1630 or email cwoods@waellis.co.uk

“ A stunning period mews house located between Eaton Square and Chester Square”

Eaton Mews South, Belgravia SW1

W.A.Ellis LLP174 Brompton Road

London SW3 1HP

waellis.co.uk

• Fitted kitchen• Parking by negotiation• Approx. 2,109 sq ft (196 sq m)

Graham Terrace, SW1W Offers in excess of £3,000,000 | Freehold

A delightful family mid terraced period house arranged over three floors in the heart of Belgravia. The house has an abundance of natural light and a lovely double reception room opening out on to a terrace at the rear. The potential exists, to extend at the rear of the property to add approx. 300 sq ft. Graham Terrace is a charming and quiet one-way Belgravia Street, which runs between Holbein Place and Eaton Terrace. It is located south west of Eaton Square, very close to Sloane Square, with its range of transport and recreational facilities.

Double reception room, Dining room, Two bedrooms, Study, Roof terrace, Garden.

1 Motcomb Street, London, SW1X 8JX 020 7235 8861

belgraviaoffice@henryandjames.co.ukhenryandjames.co.uk

Wilton Terrace, SW1X £2,480,000 | Leasehold

Perfectly arranged two bedroom lateral apartment on the second floor (with lift) of this attractive white-stucco fronted period conversion ideally located between Wilton Crescent and Belgrave Square. The apartment offers a wealth of light throughout, as well as having the added benefit of wood floors in the east facing reception room, high ceilings and a resident caretaker. Entrance Hall with coat cupboard, east facing drawing room with three large windows, kitchen master bedroom with good storage & ensuite bathroom with separate shower unit, further double bedroom, further bathroom.

Entrance hall, Reception/dining room, Master bedroom with en suite, Double bedroom, Separate bathroom, Resident caretaker, Balcony.

belgraviaoffice@henryandjames.co.ukhenryandjames.co.uk

1 Motcomb Street, London, SW1X 8JX 020 7235 8861

Lowndes Square, SW1X £2,600 per week | Unfurnished

A newly refurbished three double bedroom penthouse apartment located on the third and fourth floor (with lift) of this well positioned white stucco fronted building on Lowndes Square. This spacious home has been refurbished to a high standard by Brahm Interiors and is laid out over two floors with bedrooms on the upper floor where the ceiling has been raised to expose wooden beams and has wood floors throughout. The spacious accommodation comprises a large south west facing reception room overlooking Lowndes Square gardens, a kitchen with dining area, a separate utility room, a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and a walk-in wardrobe, two further double bedrooms, a large family bathroom and a shower room. Available immediately for a long term let.

Three double bedrooms, Reception room, Eat-in kitchen, Utility room,Three bathrooms, Lift, Communal gardens, Professionally managed.

1 Motcomb Street, London, SW1X 8JX 020 7235 8861

belgraviaoffice@henryandjames.co.ukhenryandjames.co.uk

£1,500 per week | Furnished

A spectacular first floor (with a lift) one bedroom apartment with south west facing balcony overlooking Lowndes Square Gardens. The apartment has been refurbished and furnished to a high standard by Brahm Interiors. Boasting exceptional ceiling height, stunning period features, parquet flooring throughout, a spacious reception room with floor to ceiling windows and excellent storage in the bedroom. The property has access to the communal gardens by a separate negotiation. Available immediately for a long term let.

Double bedroom, Reception room, Kitchen, Balcony, Communal gardens, Lift, Professionally managed.

belgraviaoffice@henryandjames.co.ukhenryandjames.co.uk

1 Motcomb Street, London, SW1X 8JX 020 7235 8861

Lowndes Square, SW1X

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savills.co.uk

Savills Sloane StreetSimon Fernandessfernandes@savills.com

020 7824 9005

£15,000 per week Furnished

4/5 bedroom suites ø 2/3 reception rooms ø kitchen ø swimming pool ø gymø double garage ø south-facing roof terrace ø air-cooling ø 505 sq m (5,434 sq ft)

FAMILY HOUSE WITH POOL, PORTER AND PARKING IN BELGRAVIAgraham terrace, sw1

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savills.co.uk

Savills Sloane StreetNoel De Keyzerndekeyzer@savills.com

020 7730 0822

Savills KnightsbridgeBarbara Allenbaallen@savills.com

020 7581 5234

Price on application Freehold

4 reception rooms ø kitchen ø 5 bedroomsø dressing room/bedroom 6 ø 6 bath/showerrooms ø 2 cloakrooms ø gymnasium ø terraceø garage parking for 2 cars ø 485 sq m (5,221 sq ft)

A BEAUTIFULLY REFURBISHED GRADE II LISTED TOWNHOUSEbelgravia, sw1

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savills.co.uk

Savills Sloane StreetSimon Fernandessfernandes@savills.com

020 7824 9005

£15,000 per week Furnished

4/5 bedroom suites ø 2/3 reception rooms ø kitchen ø swimming pool ø gymø double garage ø south-facing roof terrace ø air-cooling ø 505 sq m (5,434 sq ft)

FAMILY HOUSE WITH POOL, PORTER AND PARKING IN BELGRAVIAgraham terrace, sw1

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savills.co.uk

Savills Sloane StreetNoel De Keyzerndekeyzer@savills.com

020 7730 0822

Savills KnightsbridgeBarbara Allenbaallen@savills.com

020 7581 5234

Price on application Freehold

4 reception rooms ø kitchen ø 5 bedroomsø dressing room/bedroom 6 ø 6 bath/showerrooms ø 2 cloakrooms ø gymnasium ø terraceø garage parking for 2 cars ø 485 sq m (5,221 sq ft)

A BEAUTIFULLY REFURBISHED GRADE II LISTED TOWNHOUSEbelgravia, sw1

Knight Frank

Ebury Street, Belgravia SW1Chapel Street, Belgravia SW1Grade II listed house in BelgraviaFour bedroom Belgravia town houseSpectacular five bedroom period property. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom and dressing room, 4 further bedrooms (2 en suite), bathroom, shower room, 2 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, family room, garden, terrace. Approximately 339 sq m (3,648 sq ft).

An exceptionally designed freehold house presented in excellent condition. Master bedroom with en suite shower room, 3 further bedrooms (2 with en suite bath/shower rooms), dressing suite, separte staff accommodation, drawing room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, media room, study, 2 balconies, terrace, garage. Approximately 421 sq m (4,541 sq ft)

(BGV120046)

KnightFrank.co.uk/Belgravia

JSA McDowell Properties

020 7881 7722

020 3551 2545

belgravia@knightfrank.com

info@mcdowellproperties.co.ukGuide price: £3,500 per weekGuide price: £8,450,000

Available unfurnishedFreehold

Knight Frank

Ebury Street, Belgravia SW1Grade II listed house in BelgraviaSpectacular five bedroom period property. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom and dressing room, 4 further bedrooms (2 en suite), bathroom, shower room, 2 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, family room, garden, terrace. Approximately 339 sq m (3,648 sq ft).

(ASP164251)

KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings

020 7881 7722belgravia@knightfrank.com

Guide price: £3,500 per week

Available unfurnished

www.johndwood.co.ukBELGRAVIA 020 7824 7900 belgravia@johndwood.co.uk

GRAHAM TERRACE, SW1A mid-terraced Victorian house recently refurbished to a very good standard with its own pretty paved garden.

2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms.

Unfurnished £1,200 per week

LOWNDES LODGE, SW1A newly decorated 1st floor apartment, with resident porter and lift, located adjacent to the facilities of Motcomb Street and Knightsbridge.

2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room.

Unfurnished £1,500 per week

EBURY STREET, SW1A spilt-level maisonette spanning three floors, recently refurbished to an exacting standard, conveniently located between Victoria Station and Sloane Square.

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room.

Furnished £1,500 per week

EATON PLACE, SW1A beautifully refurbished ground and lower ground floor duplex apartment in a stucco-fronted building in the heart of Belgravia, with good access to Sloane Square, Knightsbridge and Victoria.

3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms.

Furnished £2,950 per week

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LOWNDES PLACE, SW1A charming Belgravia maisonette, with its own street entrance, in need of modernisation.

2 bedrooms, 2 en suite bathrooms, shower room, reception room, drawing room, dining room, patio, storage vaults.

Lease to 2035 Guide Price £2,250,000

EATON SQUARE, SW1A superb raised ground floor apartment with high ceilings, in an elegant white stucco period building.

2/3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), drawing room, dining hall, kitchen/breakfast room, study/bedroom 3, cloakroom, loft storage, caretaker, communal square gardens with tennis court.

Lease to 2028 Guide Price £1,995,000

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www.johndwood.co.ukBELGRAVIA 020 7824 7900 belgravia@johndwood.co.uk

GRAHAM TERRACE, SW1A mid-terraced Victorian house recently refurbished to a very good standard with its own pretty paved garden.

2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms.

Unfurnished £1,200 per week

LOWNDES LODGE, SW1A newly decorated 1st floor apartment, with resident porter and lift, located adjacent to the facilities of Motcomb Street and Knightsbridge.

2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room.

Unfurnished £1,500 per week

EBURY STREET, SW1A spilt-level maisonette spanning three floors, recently refurbished to an exacting standard, conveniently located between Victoria Station and Sloane Square.

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room.

Furnished £1,500 per week

EATON PLACE, SW1A beautifully refurbished ground and lower ground floor duplex apartment in a stucco-fronted building in the heart of Belgravia, with good access to Sloane Square, Knightsbridge and Victoria.

3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms.

Furnished £2,950 per week

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www.johndwood.co.ukBELGRAVIA 020 7824 7900 belgravia@johndwood.co.uk

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LOWNDES PLACE, SW1A charming Belgravia maisonette, with its own street entrance, in need of modernisation.

2 bedrooms, 2 en suite bathrooms, shower room, reception room, drawing room, dining room, patio, storage vaults.

Lease to 2035 Guide Price £2,250,000

EATON SQUARE, SW1A superb raised ground floor apartment with high ceilings, in an elegant white stucco period building.

2/3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), drawing room, dining hall, kitchen/breakfast room, study/bedroom 3, cloakroom, loft storage, caretaker, communal square gardens with tennis court.

Lease to 2028 Guide Price £1,995,000

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A fabulous one bedroom apartment on the ground and lower ground floors of a substantial red-brick building set back from Pont Street. This property boasts a large reception room with high ceilings and a resident porter. Situated on the southside of Pont Street the property is ideally situated for the amenities of Knightsbridge , Sloane Street and Sloane Square. This would make an ideal pied-a-terre or rental investment.

+44 (0)20 7225 6602Karen.boland@harrodsestates.com

Pont Street, Knightsbridge, SW1

£8,500 pw

KnIGHtSBrIDGe oFFICe: 82 BroMPton roAD LonDon SW3 1er t: +44 020 7225 6506MAYFAIr oFFICe: 61 PArK LAne LonDon W1K 1QF t: +44 020 7409 9001

HArroDSeStAteS.CoM

KNIGHTSBRIDGE OFFICE: 82 BROMPTON ROAD LONDON SW3 1ER T: +44 020 7225 6506MAYFAIR OFFICE: 61 PARK LANE LONDON W1K 1QF T: +44 020 7409 9001

HARRODSESTATES.COM

£1,795,000 Subject to Contract

This very spacious one bedroom flat (936 sq ft / 87.0 sq m) is situated on the second floor of this handsome stucco-fronted period building at the preferred western end of Eaton Place. With a very large reception room overlooking Eaton Place and a very generous bedroom at the rear of the building facing south towards Eaton Square, the property would make an ideal pied-a-terre or rental investment. Perfectly located for all the world-class amenities that Belgravia and Chelsea have to offer. Eaton Place is within a few minutes’ walk of Chelsea and Sloane Square.

+44 (0)20 7225 6506Nicholas.shaw@harrodsestates.com

EATON PLACE, Belgravia, SW1

ESTATE AGENTS, SURVEYORS AND PROPERTY CONSULTANTS81 Elizabeth Street, Eaton Square, London SW1W 9PG

Tel: 020 7730 9253 Fax: 020 7730 8212 Email: reception@bestgapp.co.uk

www.bestgapp.co.uk

Over 100 years experience in Belgravia

EATON SQUARE SW1A most impressive recently refurbished ground and garden floor maisonette on the south side of this most prestigious Square in Belgravia. The apartment has high ceilings and a south facing reception room opening on to a patio garden and use of the communal gardens and tennis court. (by separate negotiation.)

* Reception room* Kitchen/Breakfast Room* Master Bedroom Suite* 2 Further Bedrooms* Shower Room* Separate WC* Garden* PorterLeasehold 38 Years £2,775,000

www.ayrtonwylie.com +44 (0) 20 7730 4628 (sales)

O l d b a r r a c k Y a r d , S W I

AccommodAtion And Amenities

Bedroom • Bathroom • Reception • Kitchen/Breakfast Room Cloakroom/Utility • Small Patio

LeAseHoLd 54 yeArs

£1,050,000

Situated in a quiet backwater, just off Wilton Row, this delightful and

well-appointed one bedroom Grade II listed cottage (604 sq ft / 56.1 sq m)

is close to the well-known amenities on Motcomb Street and Knightsbridge.

16 Lower Belgrave Street, Belgrave, London SW1W 0LN sales@ayrtonwylie.com

Belgravia, Knightsbridge, Chelsea

Groom Place, sW1 A delightful and quietly located mews house on three floors approached via a patio garden and with the rare benefit of windows enjoying light from all four points of the compass. In addition to the patio one can obtain a key to the nearby Belgrave Square Gardens.

3 en-suite bedrooms | Guest WC | Reception room with open plan kitchen | Separate utility room | Patio Garden.

£2,450,000 Freehold

AMESBELGRAVIAPROPERTY CONSULTANTSwww.amesbelgravia.co.uk

80 Ebury Street, SW1W 9QD | T: 020 7730 1155 | M: 07769 558152 | ca@amesbelgravia.co.uk

A Belgravia freehold investment property for sale comprising a

hairdressing shop on the ground and lower floors and a self-contained four bedroom residential triplex unit above.

A charming, laterally arrangedapartment situated on Elizabeth Street

in the heart of Belgravia comprising a double bedroom with en-suite

bathroom, a second double bedroom, bathroom, reception room looking

out onto Elizabeth Street, kitchen and dining room. The rear of the property

commands lovely views with an outlook over Chester Row and Gerald Road

gardens. Elizabeth Street offers a small selection of upmarket shops, bars and

restaurants.

£2,000,000Subject to Contract

Freehold

£1,150,000Subject to Contract

Leasehold

PROPERTY CONSULTANTS160 Ebury Street, Belgravia, London, SW1W 9JR

www.wellbelove-quested.com 020 7881 0880

Lower Belgrave Street

Belgravia SW1

Elizabeth Street Belgravia SW1

Wellbelove Quested

Wellbelove Quested always have a number of off-market opportunities available. Please contact the office for further details

Master Bedroom with En-Suite Bathroom | Second Double Bedroom | Bathroom

Kitchen | Dining Room | Views over Chester Row and Gerald Road Gardens | 740 sq ft

Freehold Investment Property | Four Bedroom Residential Unit | Ground and Lower

Commercial Aspect | Total sq. ft.: 1,934 | Residential Area: 1,030 sq. ft.

Commercial Area: 904 sq. ft

Charlie WillisPartner

James ForbesPartner

James Gilbert-GreenAssociate

Bertie HareNegotiator

The Sales Team Knightsbridge & Belgravia 020 7235 9959

Our results speak for

Clabon Mews | Knightsbridge | SW1X2,445 sq ft (227.1 sq m)

A stunning newly developed mews house in one ofKnightsbridge’s most desirable mews.

Drawing room | Kitchen/dining room | Fourbedrooms | Four bathrooms | Garage

Asking price £6,250,000 Freehold

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

Royal Ct House | Knightsbridge | SW1X1,926 sq ft (178.9 sq m)

A rare laterally converted apartment.

Reception room | Dining hall | Kitchen | Fourbedrooms | Three bathrooms | Study/library |Cloakroom | Utility room | Three balconies | Lift

Asking price £5,950,000 Leasehold

SOLD

SOLD

2,890 sq ft (268.5 sq m)

The Landmark View.Located at One HydePark in the heart offashionable Knightsbridge.

Two reception rooms |Three bedrooms | Threebathrooms | Utility | WC |Parking | Gym | Spa |Pool | Squash court |24 hour concierge

Asking price£17,350,000 Leasehold

SOLD

One Hyde Park | Knightsbridge | SW1X

SOLD8,215 sq ft (763.2 sq m)

One of the mostimpressive houses inBelgravia, interiordesigned by Finchatton.

Drawing room | Diningroom | Family room |Kitchen/breakfast room |Cinema | Gym | Sixbedroom suites | Staffaccommodation | Aircooling | Terrace | Doublegarage

Asking price£32,500,000 Freehold

SOLD

Chester Square | Belgravia | SW1W

Venner House | Belgravia | SW1W751 sq ft (69.8 sq m)

A charming apartment in a well run building with anopen south-west facing aspect.

Reception room with dining area | Kitchen | Twobedrooms | Bathroom | Terrace

Asking price £995,000 Leasehold

Lowndes Sq | Knightsbridge | SW1X3,186 sq ft (296 sq m)

A newly refurbished lateral apartment overlooking thisworld renowned garden square.

Drawing room | Dining room | Kitchen | Fivebedrooms | Five bathrooms | Media room | Utility

Asking price £12,000,000 Freehold

Cadogan Sq | Knightsbridge | SW1X504 sq ft (46.8 sq m)

A stylish and boutique raised ground floor flat.

Drawing room | Kitchen | Bedroom with en suitebathroom | Resident caretaker | Access tocommunal gardens and tennis court

Asking price £1,395,000 Leasehold

Eaton Terrace | Belgravia | SW1W4,465 sq ft (414.8 sq m)

A grand unmodernised townhouse just off SloaneSquare.

Reception room | Kitchen | Dining room | Fivebedrooms | Five bathrooms | Terrace | Garage

Asking price £8,750,000 Freehold

Pont Street Mews | Knightsbridge | SW1X3,636 sq ft (337.8 sq m)

A sensational doublefronted mews house inLondon’s premier mews.

Two reception rooms |Kitchen | Games room |Four bedrooms | Threebath/shower rooms | WC |Cloakroom | Garage

Asking price£12,000,000 Freehold

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Nina McDowellAssociate Partner

Gemma RoyleAssociate

The Lettings Team Knightsbridge & Belgravia 020 7235 9959

themselves...struttandparker.com

Hays Mews | Mayfair | W1J1,126 sq ft (105 sq m)

Large flat situated in this quiet mews.

Reception room | Kitchen | Two bedrooms | Twobathrooms

£950 per week Unfurnished

Pont St | Knightsbridge | SW1X643 sq ft (59.7 sq m)

Refurbished one bedroom flat with lots of natural light.

Reception room | Kitchen | Bedroom | Bathroom

£700 per week Furnished

LET

LET

Cadogan Square | Knightsbridge | SW1X1,302 sq ft (120.15 sq m)

Fantastic views over one of the most sought aftersquares.

Reception room | Kitchen | Two bedrooms | Twobathrooms | Communal gardens

£1,850 per week Furnished

Clabon Mews | Knightsbridge | SW1X2,445 sq ft (227.15 sq m)

Newly developed mews house situated in one ofKnightsbridge’s most desirable streets.

Reception room | Kitchen | Three bedrooms | Threebathrooms | Media room

£3,950 per week Unfurnished

LET

LET

Pont St | Knightsbridge | SW1X790 sq ft (73.39 sq m)

Immaculate one bedroom flat.

Reception room | Kitchen | Bedroom | Bathroom |Lift

£950 per week Furnished

Montpelier Hall | Knightsbridge | SW73,859 sq ft (358.8 sq m)

Spectacular first floor apartment in a boutiquedevelopment.

Reception room | Kitchen | Dining room | Fourbedrooms | Four bathrooms | Terrace | Parking

£9,500 per week Furnished

LET

LET

1,829 sq ft (170 sq m)

Newly refurbished fourbedroom house.

Reception room |Kitchen | Four bedrooms |Two bathrooms | Terrace

£1,950 per weekUnfurnished

LET

Montpelier Walk | Knightsbridge | SW71,402 sq ft (130 sq m)

Lovely two bedroom flat inthe heart of Mayfair.

Reception room | Kitchen |Two bedrooms | Twobathrooms | Porter | Lift |Parking

£1,600 per week Furnished

LET

Curzon Square | Mayfair | W1J1,886 sq ft (175 sq m)

Lateral three bedroom flatfinished to an immaculatestandard.

Reception room | Kitchen |Dining room | Threebedrooms | ThreeBathrooms

£3,000 per week Furnished

LET

Eaton Place | Belgravia | SW1X

Alexandra LemosLettings Administrator

Veronica EvansProperty Management

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Charlie WillisPartner

James ForbesPartner

James Gilbert-GreenAssociate

Bertie HareNegotiator

The Sales Team Knightsbridge & Belgravia 020 7235 9959

Our results speak for

Clabon Mews | Knightsbridge | SW1X2,445 sq ft (227.1 sq m)

A stunning newly developed mews house in one ofKnightsbridge’s most desirable mews.

Drawing room | Kitchen/dining room | Fourbedrooms | Four bathrooms | Garage

Asking price £6,250,000 Freehold

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

Royal Ct House | Knightsbridge | SW1X1,926 sq ft (178.9 sq m)

A rare laterally converted apartment.

Reception room | Dining hall | Kitchen | Fourbedrooms | Three bathrooms | Study/library |Cloakroom | Utility room | Three balconies | Lift

Asking price £5,950,000 Leasehold

SOLD

SOLD

2,890 sq ft (268.5 sq m)

The Landmark View.Located at One HydePark in the heart offashionable Knightsbridge.

Two reception rooms |Three bedrooms | Threebathrooms | Utility | WC |Parking | Gym | Spa |Pool | Squash court |24 hour concierge

Asking price£17,350,000 Leasehold

SOLD

One Hyde Park | Knightsbridge | SW1X

SOLD8,215 sq ft (763.2 sq m)

One of the mostimpressive houses inBelgravia, interiordesigned by Finchatton.

Drawing room | Diningroom | Family room |Kitchen/breakfast room |Cinema | Gym | Sixbedroom suites | Staffaccommodation | Aircooling | Terrace | Doublegarage

Asking price£32,500,000 Freehold

SOLD

Chester Square | Belgravia | SW1W

Venner House | Belgravia | SW1W751 sq ft (69.8 sq m)

A charming apartment in a well run building with anopen south-west facing aspect.

Reception room with dining area | Kitchen | Twobedrooms | Bathroom | Terrace

Asking price £995,000 Leasehold

Lowndes Sq | Knightsbridge | SW1X3,186 sq ft (296 sq m)

A newly refurbished lateral apartment overlooking thisworld renowned garden square.

Drawing room | Dining room | Kitchen | Fivebedrooms | Five bathrooms | Media room | Utility

Asking price £12,000,000 Freehold

Cadogan Sq | Knightsbridge | SW1X504 sq ft (46.8 sq m)

A stylish and boutique raised ground floor flat.

Drawing room | Kitchen | Bedroom with en suitebathroom | Resident caretaker | Access tocommunal gardens and tennis court

Asking price £1,395,000 Leasehold

Eaton Terrace | Belgravia | SW1W4,465 sq ft (414.8 sq m)

A grand unmodernised townhouse just off SloaneSquare.

Reception room | Kitchen | Dining room | Fivebedrooms | Five bathrooms | Terrace | Garage

Asking price £8,750,000 Freehold

Pont Street Mews | Knightsbridge | SW1X3,636 sq ft (337.8 sq m)

A sensational doublefronted mews house inLondon’s premier mews.

Two reception rooms |Kitchen | Games room |Four bedrooms | Threebath/shower rooms | WC |Cloakroom | Garage

Asking price£12,000,000 Freehold

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Nina McDowellAssociate Partner

Gemma RoyleAssociate

The Lettings Team Knightsbridge & Belgravia 020 7235 9959

themselves...struttandparker.com

Hays Mews | Mayfair | W1J1,126 sq ft (105 sq m)

Large flat situated in this quiet mews.

Reception room | Kitchen | Two bedrooms | Twobathrooms

£950 per week Unfurnished

Pont St | Knightsbridge | SW1X643 sq ft (59.7 sq m)

Refurbished one bedroom flat with lots of natural light.

Reception room | Kitchen | Bedroom | Bathroom

£700 per week Furnished

LET

LET

Cadogan Square | Knightsbridge | SW1X1,302 sq ft (120.15 sq m)

Fantastic views over one of the most sought aftersquares.

Reception room | Kitchen | Two bedrooms | Twobathrooms | Communal gardens

£1,850 per week Furnished

Clabon Mews | Knightsbridge | SW1X2,445 sq ft (227.15 sq m)

Newly developed mews house situated in one ofKnightsbridge’s most desirable streets.

Reception room | Kitchen | Three bedrooms | Threebathrooms | Media room

£3,950 per week Unfurnished

LET

LET

Pont St | Knightsbridge | SW1X790 sq ft (73.39 sq m)

Immaculate one bedroom flat.

Reception room | Kitchen | Bedroom | Bathroom |Lift

£950 per week Furnished

Montpelier Hall | Knightsbridge | SW73,859 sq ft (358.8 sq m)

Spectacular first floor apartment in a boutiquedevelopment.

Reception room | Kitchen | Dining room | Fourbedrooms | Four bathrooms | Terrace | Parking

£9,500 per week Furnished

LET

LET

1,829 sq ft (170 sq m)

Newly refurbished fourbedroom house.

Reception room |Kitchen | Four bedrooms |Two bathrooms | Terrace

£1,950 per weekUnfurnished

LET

Montpelier Walk | Knightsbridge | SW71,402 sq ft (130 sq m)

Lovely two bedroom flat inthe heart of Mayfair.

Reception room | Kitchen |Two bedrooms | Twobathrooms | Porter | Lift |Parking

£1,600 per week Furnished

LET

Curzon Square | Mayfair | W1J1,886 sq ft (175 sq m)

Lateral three bedroom flatfinished to an immaculatestandard.

Reception room | Kitchen |Dining room | Threebedrooms | ThreeBathrooms

£3,000 per week Furnished

LET

Eaton Place | Belgravia | SW1X

Alexandra LemosLettings Administrator

Veronica EvansProperty Management

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5,860 sq ft (544 sq m)

Drawing room | Sitting room | Dining room | Kitchen/breakfast room | 6 Bedrooms | 5 Bathrooms Study | Swimming pool | Gym | Utility room | Two cloakrooms/WC | Lift | Terrace | Garden | Garage

Asking price £11,450,000 Share of Freehold

Knightsbridge 020 7235 9959

Bourne Street | Belgravia Place | SW1

A modern 6 bedroom family townhouse with lift, swimming pool, roof terrace, patio garden, a secure double garage and on site resident estate manager.

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A new batch of potential buyers has just arrived.As Knightsbridge and Belgravia remain the prime destinations for overseas property investment, it continues to attract a wealth of international buyers.

In the last six months, 75% of our registered buyers and tenants were from overseas.

If you want to market your property now or would like to talk about how we can help you, do call either Charlie Willis, head of sales or Nina McDowall, head of lettings.

66 Sloane Street, London SW1X 9SH.Call 020 7235 9959 or email Knightsbridge@struttandparker.com today

Chelsea Sales 020 7225 3866 Lettings 020 7589 9966Fulham & Parsons Green Sales 020 7731 7100 Lettings 020 7731 7100Kensington & Holland Park Sales 020 7938 3666 Lettings 020 7938 3866Notting Hill Sales 020 7221 1111 Lettings 020 7221 1111West Chelsea & South Kensington Sales 020 7373 1010 Lettings 020 7373 1010

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